PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Potocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn comes into the arena with Magic Carpet Ride blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Washburn
vs
Potocki

180 cm
29
177 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

182 cm
23
181 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

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 19 - 13 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Potocki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washburn gets a double leg takedown into Potocki's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washburn throws an elbow that misses. Potocki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washburn's guard. Nice move by Potocki!
Potocki wants to control from the top but Washburn keeps moving.
Potocki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washburn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potocki's guard.
Washburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Potocki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Washburn throws a strike but Potocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Potocki trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Washburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potocki is one step ahead there.
Washburn trying to control the position.
Potocki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washburn is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potocki keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass.
Potocki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Potocki keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn is in close to Potocki's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn trying to move into half guard but instead Potocki has managed to sweep!
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Potocki from controlling successfully.
Potocki stopping the sweep attempt from Washburn.
Washburn is working hard here to advance position.
Washburn is trying to control the position but Potocki postures up.
Potocki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washburn wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bartlomiej Potocki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Washburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potocki looks to score with a jab to the body but Washburn is just out of range.
Potocki throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.

Washburn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Potocki did well to prevent Washburn getting side control.
Potocki is controlling Washburn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Potocki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washburn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potocki tries to hold on but Washburn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoban Washburn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Washburn dives in and scores a takedown into Potocki's guard.
Washburn throws a strike but Potocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washburn controls Potocki momentarily but Potocki frees himself.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Potocki controlling him for the moment.
Washburn controlling Potocki's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Potocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Washburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potocki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Hoban Washburn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Washburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Potocki's guard.
Potocki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn postures up in Potocki's guard and throws a big left but Potocki blocks it.
Potocki keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn distracts Potocki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potocki managing to control the position.
Washburn with a nice head shot there.
Potocki controlling the position.
Potocki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potocki is trying to control the position but Washburn postures up.
Washburn trying to control but Potocki is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Washburn postures up.
Washburn throws a strike but Potocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washburn pulls Potocki in close to prevent any damage.
Potocki prevents Washburn from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Washburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potocki is fending him off so far but Washburn persists. Nope, Potocki circles away and we're back to standing.
Potocki takes a swing at Washburn's ribcage but misses.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Washburn tries to clinch up
and Potocki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washburn thinking.
Potocki is looking to land body kicks.
Washburn darts in trying to clinch
and Potocki counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potocki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washburn.
Washburn shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoban Washburn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Potocki throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.
Hoban Washburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potocki defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Potocki.
Potocki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potocki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Washburn has managed to clinch.
Potocki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washburn scores with a hook to the body.
Potocki tries to stall but Washburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washburn.
Washburn can't find room to land a body shot as Potocki controls the action.
Washburn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potocki after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potocki has Washburn pressed against the cage.
Potocki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washburn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoban Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washburn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Potocki tries to stall but Washburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potocki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potocki tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing Potocki back against the cage.
Washburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Potocki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Potocki tries to land a knee to the head but Washburn blocks with his arms.
Potocki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Washburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Potocki is defending well.

Washburn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washburn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Washburn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Potocki wants to get back to full guard but Washburn has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn landing a few strikes.
Potocki wants to control but Washburn postures up.
Bartlomiej Potocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potocki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Washburn is staying active.
Washburn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Potocki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Washburn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Washburn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Potocki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn working the ground and pound but Potocki is defending the strikes.
Potocki wants to control but Washburn postures up.
Potocki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Washburn throwing strikes but Potocki manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A lull in the action here as Potocki stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potocki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Potocki avoids the attempt from Washburn to control.
Washburn is looking to get to half guard.
Hoban Washburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoban Washburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washburn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoban Washburn!
Hoban Washburn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.