PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen comes to the cage accompanied by Tunak Tunak Tun. Washburn has chosen Magic Carpet Ride as his entrance music. Scotty Nguyen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nguyen
vs
Washburn

178 cm
34
180 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
177 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scotty Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn fails to land the takedown.
Nguyen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nguyen throws out a loose jab but Washburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nguyen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nguyen tried to score with a low kick but Washburn checks it.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Washburn clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nguyen lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nguyen.
Nguyen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn has Nguyen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nguyen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scotty Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Nguyen swings wildly with an uppercut but Washburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen prevents the takedown attempt.
Nguyen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washburn taking a breather.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen tries to work over Washburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washburn blocking some punches.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Nguyen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nguyen tries to work over Washburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen stops a takedown attempt from Washburn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Nguyen.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Washburn controls the action.
Nguyen lands a hook that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washburn slowing the pace effectively.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Washburn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nguyen pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Washburn with that takedown attempt.
Nguyen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washburn at a distance.

Washburn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nguyen quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washburn prevents Nguyen from standing back up.
Nguyen is not content to let Washburn control the position.
Washburn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nguyen is trying to get back to full guard.
Washburn tries to pass to full mount but Nguyen defends it.
Washburn trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Washburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nguyen keeping control of the position.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is controlling Washburn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nguyen is trying to control but Washburn manages to pass to mount!
Nguyen tries to lock up and control but Washburn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Washburn prevents Nguyen from getting the reversal.
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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Washburn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Washburn landing strikes from the mount and Nguyen is in trouble!
Washburn unloading with bombs!
Nguyen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Washburn lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washburn with a couple of short strikes.
Washburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nguyen's face.
Washburn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nguyen?
Washburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washburn shoots in and drives through. Nguyen sprawls well.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washburn.

Washburn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Washburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nguyen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washburn.
Nguyen is trying to stand.
Nguyen won't allow Washburn to pass to mount.
Nguyen is looking to improve his position.
Washburn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nguyen is looking to control Washburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nguyen avoid being mounted?
Washburn prevents Nguyen from improving his position.
Nguyen is staying active underneath Washburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nguyen tries to kick Washburn off but Washburn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nguyen is looking to control Washburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nguyen avoid being mounted?
Washburn working the head and body with strikes.
Washburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Nguyen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nguyen is trying to control but can't.
Nguyen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washburn.
Nguyen tries to get to full guard but Washburn has control of the leg.
Nguyen wants to control but Washburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washburn wants to take a breather but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen regains full guard. Nicely done.

Nguyen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Washburn has picked Nguyen up and slammed him! Nguyen can't keep hold of the triangle and Washburn manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is staying tight to Nguyen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Washburn is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen tries to improve position but can't.
Washburn wants to control but Nguyen is keeping him busy.
Nguyen defending against the ground and pound.
Nguyen is trying to control Washburn's posture but Washburn avoids it.
Nguyen is looking for a sweep.
Nguyen can't do much from the bottom here.
Washburn working the ground and pound.
Nguyen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Washburn off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is trying to break free.
Hoban Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washburn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washburn turns into Nguyen and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen working a defensive guard here.
Nguyen has Washburn pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Scotty Nguyen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Nguyen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washburn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nguyen pinned against the cage. Nguyen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scotty Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguyen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Washburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguyen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nguyen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washburns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nguyen pushes Washburn up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Washburn blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Washburn taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hoban Washburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Nguyen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nguyen tries to work over Washburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen lands a left hand.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the body.
Washburn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nguyen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nguyen working aggressively here.
A short left from Nguyen.
Washburn blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washburn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nguyen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washburn avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nguyen. No joy for Washburn on that attempt.
Scotty Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Nguyen is looking to land body kicks.
Scotty Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen jabs at Washburn's body.
Nguyen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washburn manages to avoid it.
Nguyen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nguyen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Washburn forces Nguyen back against the cage and clinches.
Nguyen tries to work over Washburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Nguyen manages to get underhooks.
Nguyen working aggressively here.
Nguyen is struggling to control the position.
Scotty Nguyen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but Washburn blocks with his arms.
Nguyen prevents the takedown attempt.
Nguyen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nguyen leaning against his opponent.
Washburn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nguyen pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Washburn ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nguyen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Washburn on the side of the head.

Washburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Nguyen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washburn chips away with some ground and pound.
Scotty Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen 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.
Washburn lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen is looking to stand up but Washburn isn't so interested in that idea.

Nguyen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nguyen is keeping the position for now.
Washburn stays in close to Nguyen's body and controls the position.

Nguyen working for submissions but it's allowed Washburn to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Washburn.
Nguyen is trying to stand back up but Washburn is controlling him
Hoban Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nguyen 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.
Nguyen trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Nguyen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoban Washburn!
Hoban Washburn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.