PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roth comes to the cage accompanied by Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy. Washburn has chosen Magic Carpet Ride as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hoban Washburn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Roth
vs
Washburn

181 cm
31
183 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

180 cm
30
177 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn throws a series of punches but Roth avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Roth as Washburn shoots in.
Washburn looks for a takedown but Roth sprawls well.
Washburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roth as he avoids it easily.
Daniel Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Roth connects with a body shot.

Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washburn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Washburn is trying to control Roth's posture but Roth avoids it.
Washburn regains half guard.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roth.
Washburn is looking to control Roth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washburn avoid being mounted?
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washburn won't allow Roth to pass to mount.
Washburn tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washburn keeps working.
Roth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roth is trying to control. Washburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roth is pressing down on Washburn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washburn is holding on for now.
Washburn tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washburn sprawls well. Washburn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for Washburn on that attempt.
Roth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washburn.

Washburn clinches with his opponent.

Washburn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Washburn manages to end up in side control.
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!
Roth is looking for a sweep.
Roth throws a couple of strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn lands an elbow.
Washburn trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Washburn throws a strike aimed at the side of Roth's head but Roth avoids it well.
Washburn working away.
Washburn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Roth tries to buck Washburn off but Washburn is having none of it.
Roth wants to control but Washburn postures up.
Washburn scoring with punches and elbows.
Roth can't do much from the bottom here.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Washburn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Washburn is working Roth over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth regains half guard, as Washburn was trying to land strikes.
Washburn passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washburn.
Roth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washburn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth is trying to maintain the position but Washburn is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 Daniel Roth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Roth throws a shot to the body.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Roth throws a shot to the body.

Washburn tries to keep at a distance but Roth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washburn as Roth tries to tie him up.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Roth manages to get underhooks.
Washburn misses with a hook to the ribs.

Washburn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Roth trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washburn!
Roth blocks Washburn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Washburn tries to lock up and control but Roth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn is desperately trying to improve his position but Roth has a good base and remains in mount.

Roth wants to finish this one by submission but Washburn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roth.
Washburn is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn tries to hold on but Roth postures up.
Roth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Washburn?
Washburn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roth.
Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washburn's head.
Roth throwing shots but Washburn is blocking nicely.
Washburn gets full guard.
Washburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Washburn, not yet.
Washburn working a defensive guard here.
Washburn is looking to sweep but instead, Roth has passed into half guard.
Washburn is looking to improve his position.
Washburn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roth lands with a punch from half guard.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roth working over Washburn with some ground and pound. Washburn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roth.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roth winds up and cracks Washburn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Washburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Washburn is looking to improve his position.

Roth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washburn is just riding it out for now. Roth eventually gives up the hold.
Roth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg.
Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roth landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth cracks Washburn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Washburn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roth trying to control but Washburn is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washburn is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Roth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Roth dives in and grabs Washburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washburn pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.
Roth throws a hook but Washburn avoids it easily.

Washburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Roth has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Washburn doesn't defend quickly enough and Roth has managed to lock this one up! Can Washburn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roth on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Roth!
Daniel Roth retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Daniel Roth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.