PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Aronyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aronyan comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid - Eminem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aronyan
vs
Washburn

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 Stam/159 Rec

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Aronyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washburn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washburn showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washburn connects with a nice short shot to Aronyan's temple.
Washburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aronyan is refusing to be controlled, as Washburn sits in half guard.
Aronyan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Washburn.
Aronyan pushes Washburn off looking to stand but Washburn dives back in and keeps control.
Washburn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aronyan tries to kick Washburn off but Washburn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washburn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aronyan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aronyan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washburn is trying to control. Aronyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn lands strikes from half guard.
Washburn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washburn 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.
Washburn is nestled in close to Aronyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washburn prevents Aronyan from standing back up.
Washburn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washburn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aronyan!
Washburn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Washburn landing strikes from the mount.
Aronyan is breathing heavily.
Washburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Aronyan is rocked!
Aronyan taking shots to the head.
Oh Aronyan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washburn drops a big elbow. That's hurt Aronyan! More shots from Washburn and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoban Washburn!