PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Dr Dre- I Need a Doctor as his entrance music. Andre Washington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Adebisi's chin.

Simon Adebisi
vs
Washington

225 cm
26
290 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

196 cm
20
243 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)
PhoQus Sports Clothing Line

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Washington!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Washington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Adebisi.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andre Washington wasn't active enough on the ground.
Adebisi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Washington counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adebisi is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Adebisi circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Washington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adebisi's guard.
Washington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adebisi keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Washington hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Adebisi throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adebisi is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Adebisi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Simon Adebisi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adebisi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Adebisi lands a big head kick that sends Washington tumbling to the mat! Adebisi takes a step backwards and waves Washington back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Andre Washington has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adebisi did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Adebisi is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
Adebisi is positioning himself well to prevent Washington advancing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Simon Adebisi just wasn't active enough.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simon Adebisi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Washington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Adebisi lands a big head kick that sends Washington tumbling to the mat! Adebisi takes a step backwards and waves Washington back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Adebisi throws a lazy head kick

and Washington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebisi being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Washington was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Adebisi cracks Washington with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Washington looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Adebisi finish him?

That has opened up Andre Washington's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi misses with a hook

and Washington counters with a single leg into guard. Adebisi didn't expect that.
Adebisi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Washington controls the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andre Washington wasn't active enough on the ground.
Adebisi takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Adebisi lands a big uppercut and Washington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Washington looks OK. Adebisi waves Washington back to his feet!

The cut above Andre Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi throws a poor cross that misses

and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. Adebisi fights it but they end up in guard.
Washington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Washington hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Washington controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets to mount! Adebisi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Andre Washington has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Adebisi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andre Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Adebisi connects with a looping right hand.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adebisi sprawls well. Adebisi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Adebisi throws a head kick that misses
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Washington staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andre Washington.
Adebisi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries for a takedown but Adebisi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adebisi throws a lazy head kick

and Washington counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Adebisi!
Adebisi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adebisi is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!