PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Maci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maci's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jNyaPvsCLE&feature=related. A fine choice. Washington has chosen Forget you-Cee-Lo Green (Orginal version unedited) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Maci
vs
Washington

195 cm
21
266 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

181 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Maci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Washington!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Maci looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A left and a right from Washington both land. Nice combination.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maci misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Maci gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.

Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maci misses with a body shot
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick from Washington lands but Maci takes it in his stride.

Washington drives through and clinches with Maci against the cage.

Washington pulls guard successfully.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maci.
Washington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maci!
Maci is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maci can't escape the position.
Washington content just to control the position here.
It looks like Washington might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Washington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maci is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Washington was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maci manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maci misses with a wild combination.
Washington tries for a takedown but Maci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington stalling in the clinch but Maci improves position.
Come on Washington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maci goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.

Washington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maci can't fight it off and eventually Washington manages to take the fight to the floor. Maci looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maci can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Washington decides to return to a standing position.
Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maci in his tracks.
Washington throws a series of strikes that have Maci backpedaling.
Washington connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maci takes a shot to the head.

Washington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Maci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maci is in trouble now - Washington has advanced to mount!
Maci is working to get back to half guard.
Washington controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maci is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Maci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Washington!
Jason Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington tries to clinch there but Maci circles away.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maci looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Maci sprawls well.

Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries to clinch there but Maci circles away.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maci.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Maci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Washington. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington is looking to clinch but Maci is avoiding it.
A head kick from Washington lands but Maci takes it in his stride.
Maci misses with the combination.

Washington has closed the distance and engaged Maci in a clinch.
Washington is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maci uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
Washington is pushing down on Maci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maci is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Maci to stand up.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maci under the eye.
Maci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maci misses with a series of wild punches.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington scores with a head kick. Maci tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington tries a body shot but Maci blocks it.
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maci prevents it.
Mario Maci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maci 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. Maci gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Washington rushes Maci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Washington jumps into guard, dragging Maci to the mat.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Maci is proving a slippery customer.
Maci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maci manages to get himself to full guard.
Washington postures up in Maci's guard and throws a big left but Maci blocks it.
Maci keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington passes into half guard.
Washington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Washington tries to control but Maci wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington avoids the attempt from Maci to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maci is desperately trying to improve his position but Washington has a good base and remains in mount.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Washington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maci as he jumps to the side.
Washington tries to clinch up but Maci circles away and keeps his distance.
Maci stuffs the takedown.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maci paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Washington takes the fight into the clinch.

Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington tries to clinch up but Maci circles away and keeps his distance.
Maci moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maci throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Washington.
Maci misses with a jab to the body
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Maci swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maci backs up against the cage.
Maci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Maci.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Maci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mario Maci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Washington.
Maci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Maci pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maci throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Maci throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington counters with a big head kick but Maci shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington sizes up Maci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maci tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maci scores with a one two! Washington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Washington feints and then cracks Maci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maci down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maci pinned against the cage. Maci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington wants to clinch up but Maci keeps it at a distance.
Mario Maci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Maci pushes him off.
Washington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maci back to the cage. Washington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Maci.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Maci pushes him off.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maci pinned against the cage. Maci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Maci has managed to clinch.

Washington gets control of Maci's arms and successfully pulls guard. Washington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jason Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maci wants to stand but Washington is controlling his posture from full guard.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maci punching from the bottom.
Washington passes to side control.
Jason Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington wants to control but Maci is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Maci's face as Washington controls the 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Jason Washington!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jason Washington!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jason Washington!

Jason Washington wins by unanimous decision!
Jason Washington managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.