PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn comes to the cage accompanied by Magic Carpet Ride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Washburn
vs
Sheen

180 cm
27
177 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

187 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheen's waist but Sheen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washburn off to one side.
Washburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheen's waist but Sheen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washburn off to one side.

Sheen moves into the clinch.
Washburn pushes Sheen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Washburn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoban Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Washburn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washburn as Sheen tries to tie him up.
Sheen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sheen.
Washburn takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Sheen.
Washburn is working for takedown but Sheen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sheen stalling against the cage.
Washburn keeps control of Sheen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sheen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sheen tries to break free but Washburn pushes him back against the cage.
Washburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheen.
Washburn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sheen is keeping busy.
Washburn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sheen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Sheen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Washburn darts in and clinches Sheen up against the cage.
Sheen scores with a shoulder strike.
Washburn lands with a light punch inside.
Washburn lands a body shot.
Sheen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washburn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washburn has hold of one of Sheen's legs. Sheen is fighting the takedown attempt but Washburn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Washburn gets back to full guard.
Washburn trying to control the position.
Sheen is stalling in the full guard.
Washburn is trying to control the position but Sheen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Sheen from controlling successfully.
Washburn working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Sheen misses.
Washburn moves in looking to clinch but Sheen pushes him off.
Sheen throws an overhand right that lands on Washburn's shoulder, as Washburn tries to avoid the shot.

Washburn closes the distance and clinches.

Washburn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sheen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sheen trying to control the action but Washburn just sinks the hooks in.
Sheen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Washburn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheen rolls, trying to escape but Washburn keeps control of the position.
Sheen staying busy and making it hard for Washburn to control.
Washburn throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn misses with an elbow to the head.
Washburn not allowing Sheen to control his hands.
Sheen turns into Washburn and is now in his guard.
Washburn wants to hit a switch here but Sheen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Washburn there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washburn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Washburn tries to roll over but Sheen keeps him under control.
Washburn wants to control but Sheen is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn is looking for a sweep. Sheen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washburn is pressing down on Sheen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!

Sheen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheen takes one to the chin there.
Washburn slips a jab and a cross from Sheen.
Sheen swinging wildly here.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Washburn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washburn somewhat.
Hoban Washburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washburn fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen throws a leg kick but Washburn sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Washburn rushes Sheen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washburn goes for a takedown attempt but Sheen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoban Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheen circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheen. Washburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washburn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheen tries to avoid it but Washburn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheen to the ground. Sheen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoban Washburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sheen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charlie Sheen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen throws a head kick but Washburn moves out of range.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheen but Sheen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Washburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sheen as Washburn tries to tie him up.
Sheen tries to break the clinch but Washburn is controlling the position.
Sheen is trying to maintain a safe position but Washburn gets an underhook and turns Sheen into the cage.
Washburn can't get the takedown.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Sheen manages to get underhooks.
Washburn is working Sheen over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Sheen on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washburn.
Good body shot from Sheen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen scores with a shot to the side of Washburn's head.
A head punch on the inside from Sheen fails to land.
Sheen lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheen.
Sheen lands a right hand.
Sheen prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheen blocks a body shot from Washburn.
Sheen prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheen lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheen misses with a knee strike.

Sheen breaks the clinch.
Washburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheen is fending him off so far but Washburn persists. Nope, Sheen circles away and we're back to standing.

Sheen clinches.
Washburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen prevents a body shot from Washburn.
Washburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sheen pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Washburn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Sheen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sheen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washburn has Sheen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sheen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washburn.
Sheen looking to slow down the pace here.
Washburn has Sheen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sheen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washburn takes a shot to the head.
Sheen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washburn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sheen prevents it.
Sheen is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Sheen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Washburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Washburn tries to clinch there but Sheen circles away.
Washburn is looking to clinch but Sheen is avoiding it.
Sheen misses with an uppercut. Washburn saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Washburn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sheen - the referee stops the clock and Washburn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sheen. Washburn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sheen throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.
Sheen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sheen connects with a nice looking jab.
Washburn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good standup being displayed there by Sheen as he connects with a hook.
Washburn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Washburn closes the distance and clinches.
Sheen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sheen swings wildly with an uppercut but Washburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheen blocks a body shot from Washburn.
Sheen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Sheen.
Washburn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sheen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoban Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washburn somewhat.
Washburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheen sprawls well. He's pushed Washburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Washburn tries to clinch up
and Sheen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheen is fending him off so far but Washburn persists. Nope, Sheen circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sheen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheen moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Sheen. Those never looked like landing.
Sheen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sheen throws a leg kick which misses Washburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Washburn tries to avoid it.
Washburn shoots in for a double leg but Sheen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheen sprawls well. He's pushed Washburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sheen throws a right and a left that Washburn avoids nicely.

Sheen closes the distance and pushes Washburn back into the cage.
Washburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheen trying to control the position but instead, Washburn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sheen into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sheen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn working aggressively here.

Washburn is trying to trip Sheen. He has hold of a leg but Sheen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Washburn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sheen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washburn is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washburn stopping the sweep attempt from Sheen.
Sheen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washburn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn prevents Sheen from getting back to his feet.
Sheen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washburn is standing up over Sheen. Sheen looks to escape but Washburn dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Sheen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sheen 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Sheen!
A very excited looking Charlie Sheen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.