PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jalgratas
vs
Washington

190 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

189 cm
27
182 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jalgratas is positioning himself well to prevent Washington advancing to mount.
Washington is just content to waste time from the top position. Jalgratas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Jalgratas is keeping the position.
Jalgratas is pulling down on Washington's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington forces his way into half guard.
Jalgratas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Jalgratas defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Jalgratas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.
Washington working the head and body with strikes.
Washington is keen to just control but Jalgratas is a slippery customer.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jalgratas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Jalgratas is working away.
Washington misses with a head shot. Jalgratas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jalgratas trying to control the position.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jalgratas throws a series of strikes that have Washington backpedaling.

It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington has Jalgratas up against the cage in a clinch.
Jalgratas lands with a left to the head.
Washington prevents a body shot from Jalgratas.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Jalgratas gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
Jalgratas keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Washington manages to break the clinch.
Jalgratas misses with a two punch combination.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jalgratas to counter with a crisp jab.

Washington darts in and clinches Jalgratas up against the cage.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Jalgratas avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jalgratas to keep the fight standing.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Jalgratas taking a breather.
Washington tries to score a body lock takedown but Jalgratas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Washington tries to pull guard but Jalgratas holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Washington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jalgratas landing knees to the body.
Jalgratas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jalgratas stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalgratas is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jalgratas down to the mat. Jalgratas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jalgratas gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jalgratas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jalgratas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Jalgratas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Jalgratas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jalgratas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
As Washington looks to move away, Jalgratas throws a big counter combo bu Washington just gets out of the way.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalgratas is just out of range.

Jalgratas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Jalgratas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Jalgratas!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington looking for a guillotine here but Jalgratas defends easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Jalgratas is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalgratas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Washington darts in and clinches Jalgratas up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jalgratas scores with a nice hook to the head.

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalgratas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Jalgratas throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Jalgratas, which made it look bad.
As Washington backs away, Jalgratas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington clinches up with Jalgratas and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jalgratas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but Jalgratas has double underhooks.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Jalgratas is controlling him.
Jalgratas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Jalgratas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaan Jalgratas has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Washington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jalgratas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalgratas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Washington.
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 cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jalgratas throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Jalgratas throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Washington! But no joy.

Washington scores with a takedown into Jalgratas's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Washington working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Jalgratas keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jalgratas is on top in guard.

Jalgratas prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jalgratas controls the pace.
Jalgratas trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Washington pulls Jalgratas in close to his closed guard and prevents Jalgratas from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jalgratas is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Jalgratas with a jab.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Jalgratas gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Jalgratas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Washington.
Jalgratas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Washington darts in and clinches Jalgratas up against the cage.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Washington has Jalgratas pressed against the cage, preventing Jalgratas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
Jalgratas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Washington trying to stall but Jalgratas improves his position.
Washington prevents a body shot from Jalgratas.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jalgratas just stands there and leans against the cage.

Jalgratas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.

Washington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Washington trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jalgratas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jalgratas wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaan Jalgratas.
I think Jalgratas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaan Jalgratas!