PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jaak
vs
Washington

185 cm
30
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

189 cm
27
182 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

MR. Cleaners(laundry 90%)

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kylma Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington blocks a jab.

Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into Jaak's guard.
Jaak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jaak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Washington is working for a kimura but Jaak is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jaak is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
Washington trying to control the action but Jaak is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jaak's guard.
Washington pushes down on Jaak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Washington works his foot free and advances to mount.

Washington goes for an armbar but Jaak turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jaak.
Washington controlling Jaak's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeping full guard, as Jaak tries to pass.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Jaak from controlling successfully.

Washington looking for a guillotine here but Jaak defends easily.

That's four 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.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaak wants to control the action here but instead Washington manages to pass to full mount!

Washington looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Washington is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jaak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jaak!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Washington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaak misses with a looping left.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaak defends well and Washington ends up having to push Jaak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Washington drives through with a takedown into Jaak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Washington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jaak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Jaak blocks nicely.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jaak throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Jaak moves out of range easily.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Jaak gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Kylma Jaak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Washington fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaak pinned against the cage. Jaak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jaak drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Jaak has Washington pushed against the cage.
Jaak misses with a knee strike.

Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaak stuffs the takedown.

Washington drives through with a takedown into Jaak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Washington stands up and waves to Jaak to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington cracks Jaak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaak. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Jaak's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Jaak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaak is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Jaak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaak blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington forces Jaak back against the cage and clinches.
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaak prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Jaak as the two fighters clinch.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Washington jumps guard but Jaak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jaak tries to stall but Washington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Washington has picked Jaak up - he's going for a ride! Washington dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaak is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denver Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jaak swinging wildly here.

Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jaak did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaak keeps working.
Washington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jaak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jaak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington is looking for a kimura but Jaak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage.
Jaak trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Jaak.

Jaak darts in and clinches Washington up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaak misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Washington decides to pull guard.
Washington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jaak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jaak 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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control from the top but Jaak keeps moving.
Jaak keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Jaak trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Denver Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washington controlling from the top position.
Jaak wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Jaak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaak throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Jaak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jaak tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Jaak misses.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kylma Jaak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kylma Jaak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington shoots in but Jaak avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
After winning the bout, Denver Washington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.