PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Diotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diotte comes into the arena with Cypress Hill - I Want 2 Get High blaring out of the sound system. Washington has chosen No Way by Dream Evil as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Diotte
vs
Washington

190 cm
24
220 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
30
223 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Washington!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Washington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Washington avoids the head kick by Diotte.
Diotte slips under a jab.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diotte tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diotte to the ground. Diotte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diotte misses with a few strikes there.
Diotte thows a body shot but no joy.
Diotte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diotte misses with an uppercut.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diotte avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrew Diotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Washington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington jabs Diotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Diotte.
Diotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
Diotte slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
No joy there for Diotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington moves out of range as Diotte strikes.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diotte but Diotte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diotte throws out the jab.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diotte throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Diotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diotte slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diotte moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Washington throws a series of punches but Diotte moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington blocks a leg kick.
Diotte misses the shot to the body.
Diotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Colton Washington has been cut.
A left lands for Diotte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Diotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Washington moves away from the strike by Diotte.
Diotte digs a good hook to Washington's body.
Andrew Diotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington looks winded!

Diotte feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Washington sprawling to the canvas! Washington rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diotte finish him?!
Diotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Colton Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Diotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diotte jabs Washington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Washington slips under a jab.
Diotte is looking to wear down Washington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diotte lands with a big left! Washington is wobbled badly! Diotte comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Washington to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrew Diotte!
Andrew Diotte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.