PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Washington had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Washington
vs
Queen

189 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
156 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Queen moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington working aggressively here.
Queen jumps guard but Washington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Queen lands a left hand.
Queen taking a breather.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Queen.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Queen.
Queen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Queen misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Queen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Washington misses with the combination.

Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Queen stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.
Queen is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.
Queen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Queen.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen prevents a body shot from Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington pushes Queen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Washington cracks Queen with a nice body shot.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Washington lands a right hand.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Washington lands a shot to the body.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Queen's takedown attempt.
Queen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a body shot from Queen.
Queen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington lands an uppercut.
Queen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
Queen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Queen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Washington.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Washington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen is trying to pull guard but Washington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Washington dominated that 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.

Washington clinches up with Queen and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Washington lands a shot to the body.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elias Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen misses with an uppercut.

Washington has Queen up against the cage in a clinch.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Washington.
Queen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards.

Queen has clasped his hands together around Washington's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen prevents Washington from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Washington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Queen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Washington is trying to buck Queen off.
An elbow from Queen crashes against the mat.
Washington is trying to buck Queen off.
Washington trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Queen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Washington is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen cracks Washington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Queen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Washington is not content to let Queen control the position.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Queen is dominant here and he's now got Washington's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Queen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Washington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but Queen has full control of the position and if anything, Washington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Washington is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Washington covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Queen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Washington covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.

Queen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but Queen has full control of the position and if anything, Washington has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Queen.
Queen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Queen tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Queen blocks a body shot from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Queen is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Queen defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.

Washington has managed to clinch.
Elias Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Queen is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
Washington presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington working aggressively here.
Queen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Queen fails to pull guard.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Queen on the inside.
Washington gets through Queen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Washington.
Queen wants a takedown.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Queen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.

Washington drives through and clinches with Queen against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.

Queen is rocked!
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Washington throws a big uppercut that drops Queen! More strikes from Washington and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Queen lies dazed against the cage as Washington celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Washington!
An out of breath Elias Washington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.