PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Washington (ranked 4633 p4p, 4623 weight class) and Walter Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Washington
vs
Hill

222 cm
24
179
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
21
178
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ 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, Walter Hill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with a takedown attempt

and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hill after a bit of a struggle.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Washington.
Hill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a push kick but Hill slaps the foot to one side.
Washington tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hill.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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

Hill breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hill.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hill manages to circle out of the way.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill fails to land the takedown.

Washington gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.

Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position.

Washington looking for subs off his back but Hill has passed one foot through into half guard.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Washington tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Washington tries to kick Hill off but Hill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.

That's four 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.

Hill seems to be looking for submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Walter Hill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill fails to land the takedown.

Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill can't get the takedown.

Hill breaks from the clinch.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Hill tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hill misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Washington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hill throws a body kick that misses.
Hill tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Hill tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Washington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Washington backs off Hill throws a huge counter combo but Washington manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Hill misses.
Hill blocks a head kick by Washington.
Hill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill fails with the takedown
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt

and Washington moves into the clinch.

Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.
Hill throws a lazy body kick
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Washington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
TJ Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.

Washington forces Hill back against the cage and clinches.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Hill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington goes for a takedown attempt but Hill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Washington shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hill rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
TJ Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Hill gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington connects with a body shot.

Washington clinches up against the cage.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hill pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington pulls Hill into guard.
Hill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Hill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hill checks a leg kick.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Washington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hill has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hill as Washington tries to tie him up.

Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for TJ Washington!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for TJ Washington!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for TJ Washington!

TJ Washington wins by unanimous decision!