PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Washington

185 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

181 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

5th Round Clothing
Reggieland

5th Round Clothing
Just Fight

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 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Washington!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lewis was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lewis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washington is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is pushing down on Lewis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lewis is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washington working over Lewis with some ground and pound. Lewis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lewis tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Lewis is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lewis is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Washington was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Washington!

It looks like James Lewis has been cut.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Washington. Lewis shrugs it off though.

Washington forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Washington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washington is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Washington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis is not content to let Washington control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Washington was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Washington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington tries to stand but Lewis is controlling from the bottom.
Washington trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting.

Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.

Washington breaks the clinch.
Lewis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Washington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Washington.

Washington clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Washington tightens his grip and picks Lewis up, before dumping him to the ground. Lewis manages to land in guard.

Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Lewis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Washington dives in and scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington advances to half guard.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Washington stands up out of the half guard.

Washington closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Lewis gets an underhook and turns Washington into the cage.

Washington is trying to trip Lewis. He has hold of a leg but Lewis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Washington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Washington passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Washington is controlling him
Still in half guard, Washington seems content to control.
Lewis tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
Washington wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Washington wasn't active enough on the ground.
Washington scores with a jab.

Washington has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.

Washington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!

Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lewis is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Washington moves into full mount! Lewis won't be happy about that!
Washington avoids the attempt from Lewis to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Washington controlling from the full mount.
Washington wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Washington avoids the attempt from Lewis to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Washington controlling from the full mount.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Washington hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Washington clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Lewis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Washington scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Washington stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Washington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lewis can't escape the position.
Washington trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Washington controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Washington tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Washington was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Washington pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.

Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Washington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lewis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face as Washington controls the position.
Lewis tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
Washington trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.

Washington has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.

Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Washington drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.

Washington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washington passes into side control, despite Lewis's attempt to control the position.
Washington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington stands up and beckons Lewis to his feet.
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.

Lewis gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Lewis manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jason Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lewis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washington's back!
Washington trying to control but not successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lewis working for a choke but Washington is defending well.
James Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

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