PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black-AC/DC. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Give it Away kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Austin Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Washington
vs
Smith

183 cm
26
182 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

180 cm
26
175 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

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 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Washington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Smith has clasped his hands together around Washington's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith misses the body punch
and Washington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington blocks a jab.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Washington counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Washington scores with a kick to the body.
Austin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Washington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Washington.
Washington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Austin Smith has been cut.

Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Washington.
Washington lands a shot to the body.
Washington landing knees to the head.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Washington is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington lands a knee to the head.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Washington digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lamar Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Washington.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Washington.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Washington.
Lamar Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Washington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Washington. That's going to slow Smith down.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Washington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washington.
Washington working aggressively here.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Washington landing knees to the head.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Lamar Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Smith.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Washington lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Washington.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Washington working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Washington missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith 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. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A good leg kick by Washington.
Washington thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Lamar Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a leg kick
and Washington counters with a leg kick.
Smith misses the body punch
and Washington counters with a solid body kick.
Smith misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Washington!
Smith misses with a double jab
and Washington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington lands a high kick!
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Washington.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Washington lands a high kick!
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington with a jab.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Washington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Washington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Washington counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Washington.
Washington scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Washington.
Washington defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Austin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamar Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a nice leg kick.

Washington rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washington pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lamar Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Smith.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Washington thumps Smith with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Washington slips a jab from Smith.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

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