PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nowak
vs
Washington

179 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamil Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dj Washington!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington avoids the head kick by Nowak.
Nowak connects with a looping right hand.
Dj Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Nowak moves out of range easily.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nowak's waist but Nowak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Nowak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Washington manages to circle out of the way.
Nowak tries to clinch up.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington blocks the body kick.
Nowak scores with a nice body kick.
Nowak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nowak defends well and Washington ends up having to push Nowak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamil Nowak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Washington.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Nowak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Washington gets a double leg takedown into Nowak's guard.

Nowak has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.
Nowak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Washington looks winded!
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowak trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.

Nowak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nowak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nowak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Washington has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.

Nowak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Nowak is trying to get an arm triangle but Washington is defending well.

Nowak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Washington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nowak's guard! Nice work there by Washington!

Nowak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington tries to stand but Nowak is controlling from the bottom.

Nowak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Nowak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nowak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nowak circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Nowak.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nowak's waist but Nowak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Kamil Nowak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Washington.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Nowak throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Nowak scores with a head kick.
Nowak misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Nowak scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Nowak avoids the head kick by Washington.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Nowak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nowak.
Nowak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nowak misses the shot to the body.
Nowak throws a nice head kick!
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nowak lands a big head kick that sends Washington to the canvas! Nowak follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Nowak!