PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borris Chett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Washington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Chett
vs
Washington

168 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Chett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Washington!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chett manages to avoid it.
Chett throws a head kick that misses
and Washington counters with a good, hard body kick but Chett shrugs it off.
Washington shoots for a takedown but Chett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chett throws a head kick that misses
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Chett misses

and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chett throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Chett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chett is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Chett circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Chett which made him look bad.
Borris Chett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Washington.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Chett throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.

It looks like Keith Washington has been cut.
Chett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chett.

Washington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chett's half guard.
Chett is breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Chett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chett trying to control but Washington postures up.

Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chett is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Washington tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Washington is taking a breather. Chett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Washington is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington wants to pass to mount but Chett is defending the position.
Chett is trying to stand back up but Washington is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chett defending well though.

Washington is looking for a kimura here.
Chett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.

Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chett wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chett has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Washington trying to control but Chett is working from the bottom.
Chett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith 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.

Chett throws a head kick that misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borris Chett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Washington.
Washington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chett avoids a kick to the body.
Chett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chett throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
Chett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Washington tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Chett.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Chett throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Chett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington blocks a head kick by Chett.
Chett tries a head kick but it misses.
Chett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Borris Chett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Washington.
Chett throws a head kick that misses
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Chett will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick from Chett lands but Washington takes it in his stride.
Chett throws a lazy head kick

and Washington counters by moving into the clinch.
Chett is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington can't get the takedown.
Washington is trying to drag Chett to the mat but Chett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Washington is working for takedown but Chett is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chett avoids it really well and circles away.
Chett throws a head kick that misses.
Chett tries a head kick but it misses.
Borris Chett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chett throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chett throws a sloppy head kick

and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Chett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chett throws a sloppy head kick

and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Washington is pushing Chett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chett tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Chett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chett is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chett wants to break free but Washington has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but Chett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Chett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chett throws a head kick that misses
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chett throws a head kick that misses.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington blocks a head kick by Chett.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington 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 Chett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chett throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borris Chett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chett throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chett tries a head kick but it misses.
Chett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Borris Chett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Washington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Washington shoots in but Chett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chett motions for Washington to come forward. Chett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Washington avoids the head kick by Chett.
Chett slips under a jab.
Chett throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Borris Chett is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington tries to clinch but Chett moves out of range.

Washington moves into the clinch successfully.

Chett breaks from the clinch.
Chett throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Chett sprawls well.
Washington blocks a head kick by Chett.
Chett throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Borris Chett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Washington.
A thudding body kick lands there by Washington!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chett slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chett throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chett. That's going to slow Washington down.
Chett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washington throws a combination. Chett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Chett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chett throws a head kick that misses
and Washington counters with a low kick, right behind Chett 's knee.
Chett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chett avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Chett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chett throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Chett throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chett is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Chett circles away and we're back to standing.
Chett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chett throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington looks for a takedown but Chett sprawls well.
Chett throws a head kick that misses.
Chett misses with a head kick.
Washington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chett tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington tries to clinch there but Chett circles away.
Chett looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Chett throws a head kick that misses
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington avoids the head kick by Chett.
Washington blocks a head kick by Chett.
Chett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick by Chett misses
and Washington counters with a head kick.
Chett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Chett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chett throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington is looking to clinch but Chett is avoiding it.
Chett throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Chett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Chett misses
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Chett misses with a head kick.
Chett misses with a double jab.
Washington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chett throws a head kick that misses.
Washington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chett back to the cage. Washington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Chett as Washington shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
Washington blocks a head kick by Chett.

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 Borris Chett.
I think Chett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borris Chett!