PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above It. Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Comfortably Numb. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Washington
vs
Hunt

190 cm
31
180 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

175 cm
28
170 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop

Violent By Design
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Washington shoots and misses

and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown. Washington fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Washington has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Washington is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt has his hands on Washington's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.
Washington wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Washington is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.

Washington actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Merik Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hunt cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Merik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Washington lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Washington throws an off balance right hand

and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Hunt trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.

Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington's head.

Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.

Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Washington is looking to improve his position.

Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Washington is rocked!
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!
Hunt stalling.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Washington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Washington seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Washington has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt prevents Washington from improving his position.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Hunt is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Washington is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Hunt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merik Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Washington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington lands a head kick. Hunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.

Hunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunt lands in his opponent's guard.
Hunt stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunt works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Gary Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merik Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Hunt passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hunt lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washington taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt is taking a breather. Washington 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.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt prevents Washington from improving his position.
Hunt lands strikes from half guard.
Washington taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Washington won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Washington is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunt jumps into side control!
Washington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunt working the ground and pound.
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Washington defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Washington looks a forlorn figure.
Hunt connects with a bit shot that sees Washington covering up! More strikes from Hunt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hunt is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merik Hunt!
Merik Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.