PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Winningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Washington
vs
Winningham

210 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nestor Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Winningham!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winningham moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winningham wants a takedown.
Winningham looking to stall.
Winningham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Winningham.

Washington has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winningham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winningham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Washington counters by clinching up.
Winningham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winningham is looking for a takedown.
Winningham looks winded!
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winningham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Winningham fails to land.
Winningham wants to take the fight to the mat but Washington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winningham.
Washington stalls.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Washington gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Winningham wants a 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 prevents a takedown attempt there.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Winningham is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Winningham into the cage.

Washington drags the fight down to the ground.
Washington is looking to sweep but instead, Winningham has passed into half guard.
Washington is controlling Winningham's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to roll over but Winningham keeps him under control.
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Winningham sits in half guard.
Washington trying to control but Winningham postures up.

Washington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Winningham gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Winningham manages to retain guard.
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Winningham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington pulls Winningham in close to prevent any damage.
Winningham trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington pulls Winningham in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winningham feints and as Washington raises his hands in defense, Winningham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington pulls Winningham in close to prevent any damage.
Washington is trying to control the position but Winningham postures up.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winningham can do to turn this around?
Washington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winningham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington pulls Winningham in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winningham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Winningham with that takedown attempt.

Winningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Washington to the ground. Winningham is now in Washington's guard.
Washington is wriggling around but Winningham manages to pass to half guard.
Winningham is breathing heavily.

Washington wants to improve his position but Winningham is controlling well.
Winningham is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washington pulls Winningham in close to his closed guard and prevents Winningham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Winningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winningham stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington continues to stall.
Winningham won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Winningham won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Winningham tries to sprawl but Washington drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Washington is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Winningham still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Winningham has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Winningham controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Winningham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.

Winningham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winningham defends well and Washington ends up having to push Winningham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winningham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winningham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Winningham.
Winningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winningham or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Winningham sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Winningham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winningham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Washington drops an elbow to the side of Winningham's head.

Washington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Winningham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.

Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.

Winningham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.

Winningham looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winningham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington working Winningham over with strikes.

Winningham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winningham defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Winningham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nestor Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nestor Washington!