PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chyn comes to the cage accompanied by Rebirth of Desire. Zoe Washburn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Chyn
vs
Washburn

188 cm
31
182 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

180 cm
27
177 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brute
STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

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 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn ducks under a wild hook from Chyn.

Chyn tries to keep at a distance but Washburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washburn just leaning against Chyn, taking a breather.
Washburn fails to pull guard.
Chyn working hard to break the clinch.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Chyn manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washburn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryu Chyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn tries to pull guard but Chyn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washburn.
Washburn tries to work over Chyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washburn lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chyn backwards.
Chyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Chyn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Washburn tries to roll over but Chyn keeps him under control.
Chyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chyn slows the pace down in half guard.
Chyn is thwarting Washburn's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Washburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chyn in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryu Chyn just wasn't active enough.
Chyn throws a leg kick that is checked

and Washburn counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn is looking to take a break and control but Chyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn is trying to escape the position but Washburn is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Washburn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chyn is trying to buck Washburn off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn wants to control but Chyn is keeping him busy.
Chyn is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn struggling a bit here.
Washburn working the strikes but Chyn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn stalling.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chyn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chyn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoe Washburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Washburn tries for a takedown but Chyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chyn throws an overhand right that lands on Washburn's shoulder, as Washburn tries to avoid the shot.

Washburn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Chyn pulls Washburn in close to his closed guard and prevents Washburn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Washburn lands a couple of elbows.
Chyn 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.
Chyn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Chyn trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Washburn throws a strike but Chyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chyn preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chyn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Washburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Washburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washburn lands an upkick as Chyn stands over him.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
Chyn slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Washburn.
Chyn stalling.
Washburn wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is staying active underneath Chyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chyn is really struggling to control Washburn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Washburn moves into full guard.
Washburn is trying to keep Chyn in close.
Washburn wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Washburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washburn is looking to sweep but instead, Chyn has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chyn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chyn thinking.
Washburn moves away from the strike by Chyn.
Chyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washburn.
Chyn leaves Washburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chyn throws a head kick but Washburn moves out of range.
Washburn shoots in and drives through. Chyn sprawls well.
Ryu Chyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chyn avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.
Washburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
No luck for Washburn with that takedown attempt.
Chyn misses with an uppercut
enabling Washburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Chyn throws a hook but Washburn avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washburn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryu Chyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chyn throws a looping overhand right but Washburn ducks down to avoid it.
Ryu Chyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washburn blocks the body kick.
Chyn throws an off balance right hand

and Washburn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washburn looking to sit in guard and control but Chyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
Chyn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn controls Chyn momentarily but Chyn frees himself.

Washburn working for submissions but it's allowed Chyn to get to half guard.
Washburn moves into full guard.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Washburn keeps moving.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Chyn controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Washburn.
Washburn is looking for a sweep. Chyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoe Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washburn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chyn jumps into side control!
Chyn takes a little break here. Washburn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Washburn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryu Chyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn strikes from the bottom but Chyn passes into mount!

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 Ryu Chyn.
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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zoe Washburn!
Our winner, Zoe Washburn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.