PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Parsons
vs
Washington

178 cm
20
214 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Washington!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parsons back to the cage. Washington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Landon Parsons has been cut.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Parsons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Parsons has closed the distance and engaged Washington in a clinch.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Parsons keeps him there for the moment.

Parsons jumps into guard, dragging Washington to the mat.
Washington wants to stand but Parsons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parsons is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parsons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parsons is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parsons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parsons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Parsons gets to his feet. Washington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
TJ Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Parsons clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.
Parsons is stalling here.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.

Parsons gets control of Washington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parsons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Parsons could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Washington wants to stand but Parsons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Parsons will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Washington wants to get up but he can't break Parsons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington looks winded!
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Parsons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Parsons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parsons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Parsons postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Washington wants to stand up but Parsons is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parsons throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parsons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parsons seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Parsons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parsons works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Parsons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parsons seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons throws a big right hand that misses.
Parsons seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Parsons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington is looking to stand back up but Parsons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Washington.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parsons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Parsons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Parsons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington throws a right hand that Parsons ducks under and follows up with a left that Parsons also avoids with ease.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington tries to clinch but Parsons moves out of range.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parsons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Parsons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parsons controlling the action here.
Parsons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Washington for as long as he can get away with.
Washington is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Washington is trying to stand up here but Parsons is controlling him well.
Parsons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parsons content to control rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Landon Parsons wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Parsons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick by Washington misses
and Parsons counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Washington misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Parsons with that takedown attempt.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Parsons. Those never looked like landing.
TJ Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington throws a head kick but Parsons moves out of range.

Parsons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Washington on his heels. He'll look to pass Washington's guard now, I'm sure.
Landon Parsons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parsons controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parsons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parsons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parsons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parsons is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parsons controlling from the top position.
Parsons 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.
Parsons is standing up over Washington. Washington looks to escape but Parsons dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Parsons are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Washington tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but Parsons has full control of the position and if anything, Washington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Parsons keeps control of the position easily here as Washington tries to buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Parsons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Parsons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Parsons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Parsons stands up and beckons Washington to join him on the feet.
Parsons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington misses with a head kick.

Parsons clinches up against the cage.
Washington is trying to break free.

Parsons jumps into guard, dragging Washington to the mat.
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Parsons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parsons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to stand up but Parsons is controlling him.

Parsons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parsons postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Parsons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parsons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Parsons decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Parsons misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parsons blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Parsons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington throws a right and a left that Parsons avoids nicely.

Parsons moves into range and clinches up with Washington.

Parsons decides to pull guard.
Parsons trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Parsons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washington's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parsons working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Parsons controlling his opponent.
Parsons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washington is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parsons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Parsons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parsons, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Parsons!