PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Star (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: UFC Theme song. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Star
vs
Washington

198 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

183 cm
30
182 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rock Star!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Lamar Washington!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Star paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Washington has managed to clinch.
Star taking a breather.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Washington's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.

Washington darts in and clinches Star up against the cage.
Star looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington.
Washington is pressed up against the cage. Star has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Star tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington blocks a head kick by Star.

Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Washington slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.

Washington rushes Star and presses him up against the cage.
Star is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Washington stalling.
Star really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.
Star shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Star gets slowly back to his feet.

Star moves into range and clinches up with Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Star.
Star tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Washington has managed to clinch.
Star drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.

Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washington as Star tries to tie him up.
Star is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Star misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington taking a breather.
Star 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. Star gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Star is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Star 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. Star gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Star keeps the fight on the outside.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.

Washington clinches up against the cage.
Star jumps guard but Washington stands there with Star around his waist. Star gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Washington taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washington just leaning against Star, taking a breather.
Star fails to pull guard.
Washington is pressed up against the cage. Star has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.

Star gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Washington receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.

Washington pushes Star up against the cage in a clinch.
Star tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.

Washington darts in and clinches Star up against the cage.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star jumps guard but Washington stands there with Star around his waist. Star gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Star tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Star is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Star into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.
Star will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Star swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Washington has closed the distance and engaged Star in a clinch.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Star up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Star is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Lamar Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Star closes the distance and clinches.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Lamar Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.

Washington has managed to clinch.
Star is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Star wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Star has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lamar Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Star looking to stall.
Washington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Washington!
Lamar Washington is the new welterweight champion!