PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by TNT. Samuel Washington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Washington
vs
Malmsteen

169 cm
31
145 lbs
22 - 11 - 2

150 cm
31
130 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a low kick but Malmsteen moves out of range easily.
Jab from Washington.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Washington takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
Malmsteen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington connects with the punch.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington misses with a hook. Malmsteen ducked under it nicely.
Malmsteen looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Malmsteen connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Malmsteen's front leg but catches the back leg as Malmsteen tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malmsteen 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 Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington feinted with a counter takedown.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Washington misses with the combination.
Malmsteen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Malmsteen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Malmsteen misses the target.
Malmsteen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malmsteen wants to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch position.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington misses the body punch
and Malmsteen counters with a right hand to the body.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malmsteen wants to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch position.
Washington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Washington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malmsteen wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Washington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malmsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington stalks Malmsteen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malmsteen's face. Malmsteen staggers backwards, shaken.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malmsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington avoids the body shot from Malmsteen.
Washington jabs Malmsteen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Washington misses.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington lands with a slapping head kick.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Malmsteen gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Malmsteen.
Washington cracks Malmsteen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Malmsteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Malmsteen misses with a kick to the body.
Washington misses with a double jab.
Malmsteen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Washington throws a right hand that Malmsteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Malmsteen also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Malmsteen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malmsteen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington wants to slow Malmsteen down by chopping away at his legs.
Malmsteen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malmsteen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Washington has got the better of the exchanges.
Malmsteen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malmsteen can do to turn this around?
Malmsteen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malmsteen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malmsteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Washington rather than just go for the knockout.
Malmsteen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Malmsteen moves away and avoids it.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Malmsteen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Malmsteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malmsteen swivels and escapes.
Malmsteen wants to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch position.
Malmsteen thumps Washington with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Washington.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malmsteen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Malmsteen wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Malmsteen is trying is best to control the position here.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Malmsteen defends it.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Malmsteen is working away.
Malmsteen wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Malmsteen tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Malmsteen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washington's back!
I really don't envy Washington right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Malmsteen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to escape but Malmsteen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Washington turns into Malmsteen and is now in his guard.
Washington trying to control but Malmsteen is working from the bottom.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Malmsteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malmsteen pulls his head out easily.
Malmsteen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Malmsteen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malmsteen swivels and escapes.
Malmsteen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malmsteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Washington catches Malmsteen right on the button with a cross.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington lands a head kick. Malmsteen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Washington moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Malmsteen.

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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malmsteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Malmsteen, not yet.
Malmsteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington is fighting to break Malmsteen's control of his arms but Malmsteen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malmsteen keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Malmsteen is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.

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.
Malmsteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Malmsteen, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Malmsteen has wrist control.
Malmsteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malmsteen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Washington.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malmsteen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Washington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malmsteen is looking to chop away at Washington's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malmsteen throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malmsteen.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malmsteen sprawls well. Malmsteen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Malmsteen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Washington.
Malmsteen blocks a head kick by Washington.
Malmsteen checks a low kick from Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malmsteens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washington throws a solid leg kick but Malmsteen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Washington.
Nice body kick from Washington.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington throws a leg kick

and Malmsteen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Malmsteen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Malmsteen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malmsteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington working aggressively here.
Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Washington scores with a punch to the head.
Malmsteen moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Malmsteen tries to counter with a clinch but Washington shakes him off and moves away.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Malmsteen slips the punch.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malmsteen.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Malmsteen checks it.
Malmsteen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington sets himself, and Malmsteen steps forward looking for the clinch! Washington avoids it this time.
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Malmsteen had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malmsteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington attempts a counter takedown but Malmsteen avoids it well and moves away.
Malmsteen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington walks into a jab.

It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malmsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malmsteen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen blocks a jab.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malmsteen throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Malmsteen coming out on top.

Washington is rocked!
Malmsteen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malmsteen connects with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malmsteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malmsteen lands a slapping body shot.
Washington is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Malmsteen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Washington crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Washington's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yngwie Malmsteen!