PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Fran
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

172 cm
27
158 lbs
18 - 8 - 1

182 cm
28
159 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Conquer

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Fran eats them both and turns towards Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

De Fran instigates a clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Fran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
De Fran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shoulder strike.
De Fran trying to land knees to the body.
De Fran throws a head punch that misses.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has picked De Fran up - he's going for a ride! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
De Fran is holding on to half guard well.
De Fran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Fran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
De Fran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
De Fran is looking to control Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Fran avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Fran keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Fran has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Fran trying to hold on to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head to control him but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Fran is looking for a sweep. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Fran wants to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Fran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz there.
De Fran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Fran trying to keep a closed guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is proving a slippery customer.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing strikes from guard but De Fran blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the head kick by De Fran.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown but De Fran shows good takedown defense.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz digs a good hook to De Fran's body.
De Fran looks to land a body kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moved away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Fran with a body shot.
De Fran throws the left hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the punch easily.
Donk. De Fran catches Washengtoneo Bandairrezz right on the button with a cross.
De Fran tries to land a front kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Fran but De Fran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andr De Fran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
De Fran walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body kick.
De Fran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a wild body shot.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz clinches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Fran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Fran.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Fran lands an elbow just above Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 's eye.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants a takedown.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Fran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Fran sprawls well. De Fran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a leg kick but De Fran saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Fran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andr De Fran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dips to his left and cracks De Fran with an uppercut!
De Fran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fran.
Nice cross by De Fran.
De Fran is looking to slow Washengtoneo Bandairrezz down with leg kicks.
De Fran throws a body shot but no joy.
De Fran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Fran counters with a stiff right hand.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big right from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses.
A cross from De Fran lands.
De Fran takes one on the button.
De Fran misses with a looping left.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Fran.
De Fran misses with a hook.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch there but De Fran circles away.
De Fran lands a leg kick that knocks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off balance momentarily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fran was well out of range. Poor timing from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Fran circles away quickly and effectively.
De Fran is looking to counter the offense by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and move into the clinch.
Andr De Fran is winning the standup battle so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Fran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran feints and then cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washengtoneo Bandairrezz down.
De Fran throws a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Fran.
De Fran lands a nice hook to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to score with a jab to the body but De Fran is just out of range.
De Fran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
De Fran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Fran thows a body kick. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Fran wants to land a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Fran rather than just go for the knockout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a body shot.
De Fran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was well out of range. Poor timing from De Fran.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints the counter takedown.
De Fran throws a leg kick which misses Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's front leg but catches the back leg as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a straight right.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Fran. That's going to slow Washengtoneo Bandairrezz down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a head kick. De Fran tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Fran misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Fran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Fran!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to land body kicks.
De Fran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was well out of range. Poor timing from De Fran.
Good leg kick by De Fran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Fran tries a head kick but it misses.
De Fran tries to work over Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's front leg with a kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws the kick towards the body but De Fran avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from De Fran misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Fran lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a slapping body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Fran takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves in looking to clinch but De Fran pushes him off.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a double jab.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Fran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is in De Fran's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is fighting to break De Fran's control of his arms but De Fran is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Fran is trying to keep Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in close.
De Fran trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Fran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
De Fran wants to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on De Fran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andr De Fran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

De Fran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Fran throws a lazy right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Fran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Fran throws a shot from downtown. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves away and avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick but De Fran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. That snapped De Fran's head back.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick as De Fran jumps back.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Fran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
De Fran walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran loads up on a big right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from De Fran.
De Fran throws out a loose jab but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fran.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Fran defends it well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fran was well out of range. Poor timing from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
De Fran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Fran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with the counter takedown but De Fran avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Fran throws a body punch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Fran is trying to defend but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice short elbow.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to work for an arm triangle but De Fran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a huge punch but De Fran dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Fran's head.
De Fran is trying is best to control the position here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents De Fran from improving his position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Fran tries to get to full guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has control of the leg.
De Fran trying to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Fran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz obviously looking to wear him down.
De Fran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to land body kicks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook to the body
and De Fran counters with a low kick, right behind Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 's knee.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thuds his shin into the meat of De Fran's side.
De Fran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Fran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it well.
De Fran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from De Fran. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Fran. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Fran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range.
De Fran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can pounce on him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a few strikes there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but De Fran is having none of it.
De Fran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score with a low kick but De Fran moves his leg out of the way.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Fran.
Nice cross by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fran throws a jab when Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was well out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the body kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a leg kick that knocks De Fran off balance momentarily.
De Fran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Fran paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!