PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Triston Santos (ranked 2945 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Justice Washington (ranked 280 p4p, 243 weight class). Justice Washington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Santos
vs
Washington

187 cm
26
165
3 - 2 - 1

185 cm
26
156
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Triston Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Washington!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Santos.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington wants to counter the offense by Santos and move into the clinch position.

Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Washington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Washington tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Washington successfully pulls guard.

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

Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Washington is tightening it up a little... Santos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Santos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Santos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Washington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Justice Washington!