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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Distacio comes to the cage accompanied by Art of War. Washburn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Magic Carpet Ride. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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177 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn rushes Distacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Distacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Washburn tries to score a body lock takedown but Distacio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Distacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Washburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washburn digs a right hand into Distacio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Distacio's gas tank.
Distacio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Distacio backwards.
Washburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Distacio looking to slow down the pace here.
Distacio leaning against his opponent.
Distacio misses with some punches.
Distacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washburn managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Distacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distacio has a couple of punches blocked by Washburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washburn.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Washburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Distacio misses with a body punch.
Distacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distacio is pressed up against the cage. Washburn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Distacio down to the mat. Distacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Distacio. That snapped Washburn's head back.
Distacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Distacio moves away from the strike by Washburn.
Distacio closes the distance and pushes Washburn back into the cage.
Washburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distacio.
Washburn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Distacio lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washburn has hold of one of Distacio's legs. Distacio is fighting the takedown attempt but Washburn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Distacio wants to stand and escape but Washburn is having none of it.
Washburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Distacio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Distacio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washburn cracks Distacio with a solid left hand.
Distacio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Distacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washburn is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Washburn is just out of range.
Harry Distacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Distacio sprawls well. Distacio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Harry Distacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washburn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Distacio throws a hook but Washburn blocks it.
Distacio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Distacio wants to slow Washburn down by chopping away at his legs.
Distacio closes the distance and pushes Washburn back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio has a couple of punches blocked by Washburn.
Distacio lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Distacio.
Distacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Washburn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Distacio prevents it.
Washburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio lands a right hand.
Distacio misses with a body punch.
Distacio lands a left hand.
Distacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washburn avoids a wild elbow strike from Distacio.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washburn lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washburn blocks a body shot from Distacio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Washburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Distacio circles away.
Washburn shoots in but Distacio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Washburn darts in and clinches Distacio up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Distacio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washburn's brow.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Washburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Distacio controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Washburn.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washburn is defending well for now.
Distacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Distacio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washburn tries to work over Distacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washburn dodges an elbow strike from Distacio.
Still in the clinch, Distacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washburn tries to work over Distacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Washburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Distacio controls his hands.
Distacio prevents a body shot from Washburn.
Distacio is trying to break the clinch but Washburn has him pressed against the cage.
Distacio tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing Distacio back against the cage.
Washburn tries to stall but Distacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Distacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harry Distacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Distacio misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washburn managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Distacio is pressed up against the cage. Washburn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Distacio down to the mat. Distacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Washburn is looking to clinch.
Washburn shoots in but Distacio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Washburn or perhaps it was just good defense by Distacio which made him look bad.
Distacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washburn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washburn takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio tries a body shot but Washburn blocks it.
Washburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washburn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Distacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Distacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washburn avoids it.
Come on Distacio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Distacio is pressed up against the cage. Washburn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Distacio down to the mat. Distacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Distacio misses with a kick to the body.
Distacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harry Distacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Distacio scores with a shot to the side of Washburn's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washburn misses with some punches.
Distacio pushes off an throws an elbow but Washburn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Distacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Distacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Distacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Distacio lands an elbow that stopped Washburn in his tracks for a moment.
Distacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Washburn blocks the elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Distacio stops a takedown attempt from Washburn.
Washburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distacio.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Washburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Distacio swivels and escapes.
Washburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washburn dives in and grabs Distacio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Distacio pushes down on Washburn's head and hops out.
Washburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Distacio avoids it really well and circles away.
Harry Distacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Distacio moves into the clinch successfully.
Washburn managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washburn is defending well for now.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Distacio.
Distacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Washburn's face.
It looks like Hoban Washburn has been cut.
Washburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Distacio lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distacio.
Washburn trying to stall but Distacio improves his position.
Washburn lands a left hand.
Distacio has a couple of punches blocked by Washburn.
Washburn looking for a takedown.
Washburn lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washburn.
Distacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Distacio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Distacio pushes Washburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distacio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Washburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Distacio controls his hands.
Distacio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washburn's defenses.
A short uppercut from Distacio.
Distacio controlling the action here for a moment.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Distacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Distacio throws the left hand but Washburn avoids the punch easily.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Distacio sprawls well. He's pushed Washburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Washburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Distacio has Washburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Washburn avoids a wild elbow strike from Distacio.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio manages to break the clinch.
Distacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Distacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washburn moves away.
Washburn has a takedown stuffed.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harry Distacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distacio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Distacio swinging wildly here.
Washburn tries to clinch up but Distacio circles away and keeps his distance.
Distacio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washburn wants to clinch
and Distacio counters with a nice body shot.
Hoban Washburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Distacio throws a body punch but Washburn moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Distacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Distacio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Distacio!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harry Distacio waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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