PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warren
vs
Washington

170 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joey Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Washington!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Warren wants to control but Washington postures up.
Washington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Washington lands a nice forearm strike.
Washington scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Washington throws an elbow but Warren slips to the side and avoids it well.
Washington lands an elbow.
Washington working away.
Washington cracks Warren with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Washington scoring with punches from side control.
Warren is working to avoid the ground and pound but Washington connects with a decent elbow.
Washington working away.
Warren is not content to let Washington control the position.
Washington working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Warren down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Washington working the head with strikes.
Washington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Warren is trying to work for a sweep but Washington has mounted him!
Warren is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
Warren tries to lock up and control but Washington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Washington working the ground and pound effectively.
Washington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Washington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Washington working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Warren is desperately trying to improve his position but Washington has a good base and remains in mount.
Washington with the ground and pound from mount.

It looks like Joey Warren has been cut.
Warren working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a couple of good shots and Warren has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Warren hold on?!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Washington. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Warren prevents Washington from getting a body triangle.
Warren tries to escape but Washington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Washington doesn't have the hooks in and Warren manages to turn into his guard.
Warren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Warren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington controlling Warren's posture.
Warren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warren with a nice head shot there.
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
Warren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Warren is proving a slippery customer.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warren trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Warren wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Warren has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warren has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington won't allow Warren to sweep him here.
Washington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Warren trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Warren has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Warren trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Warren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Washington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Warren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren 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.
Washington distracts Warren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.

Warren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warren is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington cracks Warren with a solid left hand.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warren's head.
Washington is in close to Warren's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warren working a defensive guard here.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warren keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Washington working some strikes from top position.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Warren is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Washington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warren trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
Warren is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Warren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Warren looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Warren lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Warren looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Joey Warren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Washington misses with the combination.
Warren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Warren with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Washington prevents Warren from improving his position.
Ronald Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington blocks the strikes from Warren.
Washington is trying to control. Warren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Warren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warren is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Warren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Washington lands with a cross.
Washington tests Warren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Warren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Warren.
Warren looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Joey Warren's cut is getting worse.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warren pinned against the cage. Warren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Washington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washington is in Warren's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren 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.
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington works over Warren with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washington's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.

Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Joey Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington advances to half guard.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Warren's hands, connecting with Warren's forehead.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warren wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Warren is working away.
Warren has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington working Warren over with strikes.
Washington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warren's head.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Warren is looking to improve his position.
Washington is nestled in close to Warren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washington passes to side control.
Washington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Warren is looking to reverse the position.
Washington lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warren is working to avoid the ground and pound but Washington connects with a decent elbow.
Washington landing a few strikes.
Washington working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren is not content to let Washington control the position.
Ronald Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Warren takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Warren is looking for a sweep.
Warren sneaks back into half guard.
Washington wants to control but Warren is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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