PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kola Dum Knightling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kola Dum Knightling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Washington
vs
Dum Knightling

173 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Faustino Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kola Dum Knightling!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dum Knightling 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.
Dum Knightling closes the distance looking to clinch

and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
Washington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dum Knightling down.
Dum Knightling tries to control but Washington manages to take his back.
Washington is riding his opponent, not letting Dum Knightling buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Washington is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dum Knightling is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Washington controlling the positon.
Dum Knightling is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's two 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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dum Knightling for as long as he can get away with.
Dum Knightling is really stuck here.
Dum Knightling is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington tightening his grip on Dum Knightling, looking for the choke.
Washington controlling the position well here. Dum Knightling rolled but Washington kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dum Knightling trying to control the hands but Washington breaks the grip.

That's four 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 biding his time, controlling Dum Knightling.

Dum Knightling showing good submission defense here.
Dum Knightling felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Dum Knightling showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Washington looking to break Dum Knightling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dum Knightling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Washington will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faustino Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dum Knightling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dum Knightling.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dum Knightling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dum Knightling misses with a head kick.
Dum Knightling looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Dum Knightling.
Washington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dum Knightling shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dum Knightling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dum Knightling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Dum Knightling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faustino Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kola Dum Knightling.
Dum Knightling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Washington stuffs the takedown.

Dum Knightling gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Dum Knightling manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dum Knightling working a defensive guard but Washington manages to pass into side control anyway.

Washington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dum Knightling to his feet.
Dum Knightling moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Washington really is a fat lump.
Dum Knightling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dum Knightling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dum Knightling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dum Knightling shoots and misses

and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Dum Knightling has him pressed against the cage.

Washington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dum Knightling seems a little lost for a moment, as Washington dominates the positioning.

Washington decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dum Knightling tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Dum Knightling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dum Knightling scores with a head kick.
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!
Dum Knightling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dum Knightling jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dum Knightling forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Dum Knightling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dum Knightling letting Washington take a breather here.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dum Knightling pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Washington pulls Dum Knightling into guard.
Dum Knightling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dum Knightling preventing the sweep.
Dum Knightling 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 slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dum Knightling wants to control but Washington passes easily into half guard.
Dum Knightling wants to get back to his feet.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Washington decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faustino Washington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dum Knightling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Dum Knightling is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washington with a body shot.
Dum Knightling tries to clinch

and Washington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dum Knightling can do to turn this around?
Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dum Knightling working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is pushing down on Dum Knightling's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dum Knightling is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dum Knightling is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Dum Knightling manages to get to full guard.
Dum Knightling wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.

Dum Knightling is working an open guard so Washington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kola Dum Knightling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dum Knightling tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dum Knightling tries to counter with a clinch but Washington shakes him off and moves away.
Faustino Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dum Knightling takes a kick to the side of the head.

Washington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dum Knightling to the mat! Dum Knightling manages to get full guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Washington gets to his feet. Dum Knightling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dum Knightling fails with the takedown.
Dum Knightling misses with a head kick.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Dum Knightling counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dum Knightling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dum Knightling has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dum Knightling throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Washington counters by moving into the clinch.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Dum Knightling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Washington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Washington stops Dum Knightling from getting back to his feet.
Dum Knightling is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dum Knightling pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dum Knightling tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Washington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Washington stops Dum Knightling from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dum Knightling with a lazy takedown attempt

and Washington counters by clinching up.
Faustino Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kola Dum Knightling.
Washington looking to stall.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington tries to pull guard but Dum Knightling won't allow it.

Washington jumps into guard, dragging Dum Knightling to the mat.
Kola Dum Knightling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faustino Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dum Knightling prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faustino 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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