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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Magic Carpet Ride. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Washburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Washburn. Washburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Washburn shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washburn dives in and scores a takedown into Peterson's guard.
Washburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washburn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Peterson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Washburn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hoban Washburn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Peterson as Washburn shoots in.
Jab by Peterson.
Washburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Washburn saw that one coming.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washburn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Washburn with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Washburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Washburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Washburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washburn scores with a jab to the head.
Washburn slips a jab from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Washburn counters with a single leg into guard. Peterson didn't expect that.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Washburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Washburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Peterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washburn.
Mike Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Peterson jabs Washburn right on the nose. Washburn blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Washburn blocks the low kick.
Peterson swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
Washburn looking to score a takedown here. Peterson is defending well but Washburn drives through and ends up in Peterson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson wants to stand and escape but Washburn is having none of it.
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Washburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washburn chips away with some ground and pound.
Washburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoban Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterson seems keen to control Washburn's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Peterson just wasn't active enough.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washburn.
Washburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
Peterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washburn throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Washburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Washburn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Washburn closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Washburn pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Washburn avoids the body shot from Peterson.
A low kick from Peterson misses
and Washburn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peterson won't be happy with that.
Washburn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Washburn throws an elbow but Peterson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Washburn misses with the ground and pound.
Peterson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Washburn connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn lands some shots froms side control.
Washburn throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Peterson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Washburn sits in half guard.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washburn is looking to stall here but Peterson recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Washburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washburn postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washburn passes into half guard.
Washburn works his way into side control.
Mike Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson taking a bit of punishment here - Washburn scoring with strikes.
Washburn working the strikes but Peterson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washburn trying to control from half guard but Peterson is working away.
Washburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peterson's head.
Washburn trying to control from half guard but Peterson is working away.
Hoban Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoban Washburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washburn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoban Washburn!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoban Washburn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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