PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Armstrong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Armstrong
vs
Washington

185 cm
36
248 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

198 cm
28
265 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
George Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Washington tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
Washington closes the distance but Armstrong moves to the side
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eddie Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Armstrong.
A lull in the action here as Armstrong stalls from top position.
Washington is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
A lull in the action here as Armstrong stalls from top position.
Armstrong grinds an elbow into Washington 's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Armstrong just content to control the position.
Washington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Armstrong scores with punches from side control.
Armstrong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Washington wants to control but Armstrong postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Armstrong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Washington 's head.
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Washington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Armstrong not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong moves into full mount! Washington won't be happy about that!
Armstrong prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Armstrong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong breaks from Washington 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Armstrong scoring with strikes but Washington is staying in there.
Washington is in a horrible position here. Armstrong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Washington , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been informed that Washington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Washington for as long as he can get away with.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armstrong in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.

Armstrong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Washington quickly recovers to half guard.
Armstrong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.

Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Armstrong stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Armstrong wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong stalling.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets full guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but instead Washington has moved into half guard.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Armstrong is trying to hold Washington in close to prevent damage but Washington has managed to pass into half guard.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Armstrong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Armstrong trying to hold on to Washington 's head to control him but Washington postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.

Armstrong gets the takedown into side control.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong content to control rather than advance.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong is thwarting Washington 's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Washington gets back to full guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington 's head.
Washington can't keep his opponent in guard - Armstrong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Armstrong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Washington wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Armstrong is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.

Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong controlling the pace.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Washington 's hands, connecting with Washington 's forehead.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington is still trying to improve position.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
George Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Armstrong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Armstrong!
Our winner, Eddie Armstrong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
George Washington was interviewed post fight and said 'I try harder '.