PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, F**k What Happens Tonight. Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cloltran
vs
Washington

168 cm
34
142 lbs
31 - 8 - 2

169 cm
29
145 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
VIRAL COMBAT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cloltran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Washington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cloltran feints a jab promting Washington to slip. Cloltran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Washington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Cloltran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington connects with a leg kick. Cloltran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington misses with a kick to the body

so Cloltran counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cloltran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cloltran.
Cloltran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cloltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cloltran's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran looking to control.
Cloltran seems keen to control Washington's posture.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Cloltran 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.
Cloltran keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington lands with a kick to the temple. Cloltran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cloltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloltran.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cloltran sizes up Washington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Washington throws the left hand but Cloltran avoids the punch easily.
Washington moves away from the strike by Cloltran.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Cloltran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cloltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cloltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cloltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Washington digs a good hook to Cloltran's body.
Cloltran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington digs a good hook to Cloltran's body.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Cloltran moves away and avoids it.
Washington scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington throws out a leg kick but Cloltran moves out of range and Washington only half commits.
Cloltran dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Cloltran's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Cloltran connects with a body shot.
Cloltran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cloltran tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cloltran is able to avoid easily.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Cloltran checks it.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Cloltran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Cloltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cloltran moves out of range as Washington throws a body kick.
Washington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cloltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cloltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloltran.

Washington clinches with his opponent.
Cloltran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cloltran throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cloltran is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cloltran prevents a body shot from Washington.
Cloltran is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Cloltran into the cage.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
Cloltran lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington presses Cloltran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cloltran misses with some punches.
Cloltran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Cloltran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cloltran has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Cloltran.
Cloltran digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Cloltran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Cloltran tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Cloltran to work.
Cloltran throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cloltran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Washington up against the cage.
Cloltran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cloltran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Washington can turn it around.
Cloltran digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Cloltran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buzz Cloltran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cloltran is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washington as Cloltran tries to tie him up.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Cloltran has hold of one of Washington's legs. Washington is fighting the takedown attempt but Cloltran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloltran stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Washington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Washington 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.
Cloltran throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Washington wants to control from the top but Cloltran keeps moving.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Cloltran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cloltran is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Cloltran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cloltran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cloltran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cloltran is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cloltran connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran trying to control the pace.
Cloltran trying to control from Washington's half guard. Washington has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Cloltran wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
Cloltran postures up and lands a big shot to Washington's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Cloltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Cloltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Cloltran.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Cloltran moves out of range easily.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Cloltran is out of range.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloltran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cloltran misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Cloltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cloltran tries for a takedown but Washington circles away easily

so Washington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cloltran is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to control from the top but Cloltran keeps moving.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cloltran controlling the position.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington postures up in Cloltran's guard and throws a big left but Cloltran blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Cloltran avoids a kick to the body.

Cloltran clinches up against the cage.
Cloltran throws a head punch that misses.
Washington taking a breather.
Cloltran wants to stall.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
Cloltran tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloltran lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
A body shot lands from Cloltran.
A shot in the inside from Cloltran.
Cloltran lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Cloltran.
Washington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Washington misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington trying to stall but Cloltran improves his position.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Cloltran's ribcage. Cloltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Cloltran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cloltran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cloltran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Cloltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Cloltran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cloltran is looking for a takedown.
Cloltran working aggressively here.
Cloltran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloltran.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Cloltran avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Washington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cloltran or not.
Cloltran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cloltran wants a takedown but no success here.
Cloltran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloltran misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloltran tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Cloltran back against the cage.
Cloltran digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Washington working aggressively here.
Cloltran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Samuel Washington just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington tries for a takedown but Cloltran circles away easily

and Cloltran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cloltran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloltran.
Cloltran lands with a right to the head.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cloltran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cloltran lands with a light punch inside.
Cloltran misses with some punches.
Cloltran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington blocking some punches.
Cloltran tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran misses with the head strike.
Cloltran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington misses with a body punch.

Cloltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cloltran throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a body shot.

Washington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cloltran's guard.
Cloltran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cloltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cloltran 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.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cloltran avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Cloltran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Cloltran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Cloltran throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Cloltran blocks a head kick by Washington.

Cloltran shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Cloltran is very close to passing his half guard.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cloltran.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cloltran.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Cloltran is keeping busy.
Cloltran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloltran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington wants to slow Cloltran down by chopping away at his legs.
Washington clobbers Cloltran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Buzz Cloltran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington'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. This is the final round!

Washington cracks Cloltran with an open hand slap.
Cloltran slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Cloltran shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Cloltran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cloltran lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington jabs Cloltran right on the nose. Cloltran blinks but takes it well.
Washington throws a body punch but Cloltran moves out of range.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran throws a shot to the body.
Washington throws a push kick but Cloltran slaps the foot to one side.
Cloltran misses with a straight right.
Washington looks to land a combination but Cloltran avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Washington.
Cloltran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Cloltran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Washington!
Cloltran postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Washington wants to control but Cloltran postures up.
Cloltran working the head and body with strikes.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Cloltran is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cloltran connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Washington looking for a guillotine here but Cloltran defends easily.
Cloltran is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cloltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cloltran looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Washington looking to pass the guard.
Cloltran wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Cloltran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Cloltran!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Cloltran throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Cloltran from controlling successfully.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cloltran lands a couple of digs.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Cloltran is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Cloltran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cloltran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Buzz Cloltran retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!