PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dani Legrange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legrange comes to the cage accompanied by White Rabbit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Legrange
vs
Washington

184 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dani Legrange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Washington!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legrange moves away from the strike by Washington.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Legrange shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legrange showed some decent athleticism there.
Legrange looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Washington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Legrange perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Washington trying to control but Legrange postures up.
Legrange 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is positioning himself well to prevent Legrange advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legrange prevents Washington from improving his position.
Washington tries to kick Legrange off but Legrange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legrange content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Legrange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legrange is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Legrange shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Legrange stalls from top position.
Legrange advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Washington somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A shot to de liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
Legrange is breathing heavily.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington looks to land a combination but Legrange avoids it well.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Dani Legrange has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington misses with a double jab.

Legrange clinches up against the cage.
Washington is leaning against Legrange and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washington avoiding damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Legrange obliges.
Legrange avoiding damage.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Legrange keeps him there for the moment.

Legrange has clasped his hands together around Washington's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Washington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legrange off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Legrange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Legrange is trapped and Washington is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Legrange wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colton Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dani Legrange's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legrange circles away quickly and effectively.

Washington drops Legrange with a beautiful combination! Legrange stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Washington is looking for the KO!

Legrange is rocked!
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Legrange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Legrange is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Legrange seems to have got his legs back now.
Colton Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legrange avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington closes the distance looking to clinch

and Legrange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Washington is pulling down on Legrange's head. It's preventing any offense from Legrange, at least for the moment.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legrange stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Washington pulls Legrange in close to prevent any damage.
Washington is trying to control the position but Legrange postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Legrange stops Washington from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Legrange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legrange takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legrange was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Washington with a jab.

Washington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Washington stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Legrange is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington.
Washington trying to control but Legrange is having none of it.

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.
Washington throws some wild stikes that Legrange manages to avoid easily.
Washington controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington wants to control the pace but Legrange is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dani Legrange's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Legrange on that attempt.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington with a poor takedown

and Legrange counters by moving into the clinch.
Washington tries to score a body lock takedown but Legrange shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Legrange scores with a hook to the body.
Legrange misses with a knee to the head.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dani Legrange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Washington.
Legrange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington is looking to control Legrange's arms but Legrange gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Legrange is controlling him.
Washington has Legrange pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legrange manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legrange tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Legrange keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but Legrange has double underhooks.
Legrange prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Legrange keeps him there for the moment.
Legrange keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Washington being controlled against the cage.
Legrange has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legrange being controlled against the cage.
Legrange keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legrange prevents it.
Legrange drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Colton Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legrange avoids the body shot from Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legrange moves out of range of the body kick.
Legrange dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Legrange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legrange tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Washington wants to clinch.
Washington throws a right hand that Legrange ducks under and follows up with a left that Legrange also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch up
and Legrange counters with a head kick.

Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legrange looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Legrange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Washington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dani Legrange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dani Legrange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Washington stands up.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt

and Legrange counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legrange is stalling in the full guard.
Colton Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Legrange postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Washington is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legrange, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dani Legrange.
I think Washington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

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