PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Ingrahm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hunstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Hunstad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ingrahm
vs
Hunstad

185 cm
22
204 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
201 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

BUY ONE,GET TWO

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaac Ingrahm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Hunstad!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ingrahm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ingrahm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ingrahm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunstad.
Hunstad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ingrahm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ingrahm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ingrahm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ingrahm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunstad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ingrahm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunstad blocking some punches.
Hunstad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Ingrahm successfully pulls guard.
Hunstad throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunstad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunstad throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunstad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ingrahm is trying to keep Hunstad in close.
Hunstad postures up in Ingrahm's guard and throws a big left but Ingrahm blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingrahm is trying to keep Hunstad in close.
Hunstad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunstad postures up in Ingrahm's guard and throws a big left but Ingrahm blocks it.

Ingrahm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunstad is aware though and is defending well.
Ingrahm managing to control the position.
Ingrahm looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ingrahm fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Ingrahm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunstad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunstad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ingrahm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad clinches but Ingrahm breaks the clinch

and Ingrahm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunstad won't be happy with that.
Ingrahm is looking to take a break and control but Hunstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ingrahm passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunstad!
Hunstad swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad tries to reverse the position but Ingrahm maintains control.
Ingrahm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunstad is looking to escape.
Hunstad throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ingrahm. What's that going to do exactly?
Hunstad swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hunstad throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ingrahm. What's that going to do exactly?
Ingrahm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunstad throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ingrahm. What's that going to do exactly?
Hunstad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ingrahm trying to control but Hunstad is having none of it.
Hunstad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hunstad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunstad swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ingrahm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ingrahm looking to control but Hunstad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four 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.
Hunstad throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ingrahm. What's that going to do exactly?
Ingrahm trying to control but Hunstad is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunstad flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ingrahm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hunstad throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ingrahm. What's that going to do exactly?
Ingrahm looking to control but Hunstad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ingrahm blocks Hunstad's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ingrahm looking to control but Hunstad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunstad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hunstad throwing punches despite being mounted.
Ingrahm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunstad is looking to escape.
Ingrahm with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Ingrahm dominated that round.
That's time! Ingrahm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hunstad clinches but Ingrahm breaks the clinch

and Ingrahm counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunstad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Ingrahm.
Ingrahm working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Ingrahm.
Hunstad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ingrahm.
Ingrahm presses Hunstad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ingrahm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunstad is breathing heavily.
Ingrahm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ingrahm pushes Hunstad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ingrahm as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ingrahm is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ingrahm lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingrahm stalling in the clinch but Hunstad improves position.
Ingrahm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunstad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Ingrahm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ingrahm jumps guard but Hunstad stands there with Ingrahm around his waist. Ingrahm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ingrahm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunstad stops a takedown attempt from Ingrahm.
Hunstad prevents a body shot from Ingrahm.
Ingrahm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunstad is looking to control Ingrahm's arms but Ingrahm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunstad has his back to the cage.
Ingrahm looking for a takedown.
Ingrahm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ingrahm misses with a punch on the inside.
Ingrahm lands a left hand.
Ingrahm fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Ingrahm.
Ingrahm wants to stall.
Ingrahm can't find room to land a body shot as Hunstad controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ingrahm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ingrahm.
Ingrahm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunstad's elbow.
Ingrahm can't find room to land a body shot as Hunstad controls the action.
Ingrahm is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunstad gets an underhook and turns Ingrahm into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunstad.
Ingrahm is working for takedown but Hunstad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunstad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ingrahm looking to slow down the pace here.
Ingrahm has Hunstad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunstad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ingrahm.
Hunstad blocking some punches.
Ingrahm lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ingrahm stalling in the clinch but Hunstad improves position.
Ingrahm is trying to drag Hunstad to the mat but Hunstad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ingrahm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ingrahm is trying to drag Hunstad to the mat but Hunstad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ingrahm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunstad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ingrahm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ingrahm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunstad tries for a takedown but Ingrahm manages to get underhooks.

Ingrahm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ingrahm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hunstad works over Ingrahm with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ingrahm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunstad.
Ingrahm pulls Hunstad in close to prevent any damage.
Hunstad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ingrahm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunstad throwing strikes from guard but Ingrahm blocks nicely.
Ingrahm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunstad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunstad scoring with some ground and pound.
Ingrahm is trying to control the position but Hunstad postures up.
Hunstad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunstad thows a big elbow that misses.

Ingrahm looking for a guillotine here but Hunstad defends easily.
Ingrahm is trying to control the position but Hunstad postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Ingrahm dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Hunstad scores a takedown into full mount!
Ingrahm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunstad avoids the attempt from Ingrahm to control.
Hunstad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ingrahm regains half guard.
Hunstad thows a huge punch but Ingrahm dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunstad is thwarting Ingrahm's attempts to control the position.

Hunstad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ingrahm is just riding it out for now. Hunstad eventually gives up the hold.
Ingrahm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunstad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ingrahm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunstad pulls his head out easily.
Hunstad working Ingrahm over with strikes.
Hunstad working Ingrahm over with strikes.
Hunstad is thwarting Ingrahm's attempts to control the position.
Ingrahm tries to roll over but Hunstad keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ingrahm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunstad.

Hunstad seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunstad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ingrahm's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingrahm preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ingrahm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ingrahm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ingrahm working a defensive guard here.

Ingrahm 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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ingrahm working a defensive guard here.

Ingrahm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad is in close to Ingrahm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunstad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brian Hunstad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunstad scoring with some ground and pound.
Ingrahm is trying to keep Hunstad in close.
Hunstad stands up over Ingrahm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunstad with a nice head shot there.
Hunstad thows a big elbow that misses.
Hunstad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ingrahm is trying to control the position but Hunstad postures up.
Ingrahm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad postures up in Ingrahm's guard and throws a big left but Ingrahm blocks it.
Hunstad lands a couple of elbows.
Hunstad is fighting to break Ingrahm's control of his arms but Ingrahm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunstad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunstad with a nice head shot there.
Hunstad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ingrahm's head.
Ingrahm is pulling down on Hunstad's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunstad, at least for the moment.
Ingrahm's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ingrahm working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hunstad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ingrahm 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Isaac Ingrahm!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Isaac Ingrahm!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Isaac Ingrahm!

Isaac Ingrahm wins by unanimous decision!