PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: Back in Black-AC/DC. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Marquardt
vs
Washington

183 cm
26
184 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

183 cm
27
182 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

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 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jericho Marquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Washington!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington blocks a low kick nicely.
Marquardt delivers a nice body kick.
Marquardt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Marquardt looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Marquardt blocks a head kick by Washington.
A head kick misses from Marquardt.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marquardt is defended easily by Washington.
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marquardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Marquardt.
Washington thows a body shot but no joy.
Marquardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquardt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marquardt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marquardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Marquardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.
Marquardt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marquardt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marquardt misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with an outside leg kick.
Marquardt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washington checks a low kick from Marquardt.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Marquardt lands a head kick!
Marquardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquardt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt lands with a kick to the temple. Washington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marquardt throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with an outside leg kick.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Marquardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marquardt misses with the body kick
and Washington counters with a low kick, right behind Marquardt 's knee.
Marquardt checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Marquardt blocks the low kick.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Marquardt counters with a nice leg kick.
Marquardt misses with a leg kick.
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquardt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Marquardt lands but Washington takes it in his stride.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Marquardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Marquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquardt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marquardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Washington blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamar Washington will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Washington tries to land a front kick but Marquardt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Marquardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington connects with a high kick.
Marquardt motions for Washington to come forward. Marquardt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Marquardt is predictable there
and Washington counters with an inside leg kick.

Marquardt scores a takedown into full mount!
Washington holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marquardt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Washington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquardt breaks from Washington's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt throwing strikes here but Washington is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Marquardt has a good base and remains in mount.
Washington tries to hold on but Marquardt pushes him away.
Marquardt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marquardt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marquardt misses with a head shot.
Marquardt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Washington because Marquardt loaded up on that one.
Marquardt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Marquardt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Washington is now in Marquardt's guard. A big mistake from Marquardt there, giving up the dominant position!
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington thows a big elbow that misses.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marquardt's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marquardt pulls Washington in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquardt is on top in guard.
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington keeping full guard, as Marquardt tries to pass.
Marquardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Marquardt from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Marquardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marquardt is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Marquardt has gone for a leg lock! Washington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marquardt's guard.
Marquardt working a defensive guard here.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Marquardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Marquardt 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Washington loads up on a big right hand but Marquardt slips the punch.
A low kick from Marquardt is predictable there
and Washington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Washington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washington thows a leg kick but Marquardt checks it
and Marquardt counters with an inside leg kick.
Washington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marquardt misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marquardt - that will leave a mark!
Marquardt blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Marquardt sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquardt. That's going to slow Washington down.
Jericho Marquardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marquardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washington. That did some damage!
Marquardt throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marquardt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Marquardt counters with a good low kick that Washington was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marquardt.

Marquardt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Marquardt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marquardt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Marquardt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marquardt throws a strike aimed at the side of Washington's head but Washington avoids it well.
Marquardt working the ground and pound but Washington is defending the strikes.
Washington regains half guard, as Marquardt was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquardt throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.

Marquardt seems to be working for a kimura but Washington defends the submission attempt.
Marquardt stops Washington from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marquardt. Marquardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Marquardt misses with a head kick.
Lamar Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marquardt shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Marquardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marquardt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marquardt throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Marquardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marquardt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington looks to land a combination but Marquardt avoids it well.
Marquardt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jericho Marquardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Marquardt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marquardt misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marquardt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marquardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marquardt's head.
A low kick from Washington misses
and Marquardt counters with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Marquardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquardt 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Marquardt!