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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hunstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's entrance music is 2pac - Bad Boy Killers ft. The Outlawz. A fine choice. Brian Hunstad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Hunstad!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunstad is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Hunstad circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunstad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Washington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Washington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunstad is aware though and is defending well.
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunstad manages to get himself to full guard.
Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Washington wants to control from the top but Hunstad keeps moving.
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Hunstad.
Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Hunstad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunstad manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Hunstad's guard.
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunstad looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunstad keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Hunstad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washington is aware though and is defending well.
Hunstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunstad looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Hunstad is keeping the position.
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Hunstad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunstad manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Hunstad's guard.
Hunstad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Hunstad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunstad is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Washington advances to half guard.
Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunstad has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Washington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunstad sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunstad actively working from the bottom here.
Hunstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunstad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Hunstad is working away.
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 Troy Washington will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunstad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunstad is looking for a kimura here.
Hunstad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washington sees it coming and defends easily.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunstad is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunstad to get the leverage.
Hunstad wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Washington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunstad is breathing heavily.
Hunstad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Washington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Washington has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to control from the top but Hunstad keeps moving.
Hunstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunstad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunstad has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Hunstad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunstad manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Hunstad's guard.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunstad keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunstad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Hunstad blocks nicely.
Hunstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunstad can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Washington slows the pace down in half guard.
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunstad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunstad tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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.
Troy Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunstad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Washington trying to control the action but Hunstad is working from the bottom.
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunstad tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
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 Troy Washington will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington digs a good hook to Hunstad's body.
Hunstad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunstad counters with a single leg into guard. Washington didn't expect that.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunstad defends it easily.
Hunstad tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunstad is aware though and is defending well.
Washington has his foot on Hunstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunstad drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Hunstad off! Hunstad jumps back into Washington's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunstad drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Hunstad off! Hunstad jumps back into Washington's guard.
Hunstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunstad drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Hunstad off! Hunstad jumps back into Washington's guard.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hunstad is defending well. Washington quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hunstad has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Washington celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Troy Washington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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