PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Such a Tragedy. John Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Washington
vs
Johnson

186 cm
20
187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hellbent, Inc.
Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Washington tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Washington wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.

Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Washington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washington won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Washington circles away easily

and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.
Tony Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington, as that shot connected.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Johnson shoots in.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Washington is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Washington takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots and misses
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Washington counters by clinching up.
Johnson is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Washington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Washington dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Tony Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Washington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Washington is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Washington rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson jumps guard and drags Washington to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Washington is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Washington's back instead.
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but Washington pushed the leg off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.

Washington fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Washington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Washington has worked his arm free - good work by Washington!
Washington throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Washington sneaks back into half guard.

Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Washington wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Washington scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Washington misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Washington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington wants to clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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