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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washburn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Magic Carpet Ride. Roth has chosen Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy as his entrance music. Hoban Washburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roth is trying to defend but Washburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roth is refusing to be controlled, as Washburn sits in half guard.
Roth wants to get back to full guard.
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washburn pulls his head out easily.
Washburn is trying to control. Roth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washburn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roth trying to control the position here.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn postures up.
Washburn throws a strike but Roth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Washburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Washburn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roth pinned against the cage. Roth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth dives in and grabs Washburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washburn pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.
Roth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washburn.
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
Washburn tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roth scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth grinds an elbow into Washburn's temple.
The strikes coming from Roth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Washburn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washburn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Washburn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roth.
Washburn tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Roth wants to pass the guard but Washburn is defending well.
Washburn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth passes into side control, despite Washburn's attempt to control the position.
Roth in side control lands a decent elbow.
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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roth misses with the ground and pound.
Roth is chipping away with strikes.
Roth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Washburn to see if he's OK.
Washburn struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Washburn gets back to half guard.
Washburn is refusing to be controlled, as Roth sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Roth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washburn clinches up against the cage.
Roth jumps into guard, dragging Washburn to the mat.
Washburn stands up over Roth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washburn being controlled here momentarily.
Roth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washburn pushing down on Roth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roth won't allow Washburn to pass to mount.
Washburn trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn chips away with some ground and pound.
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Washburn defends easily.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Washburn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Washburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washburn defends it easily.
Roth trying to keep a closed guard but Washburn is proving a slippery customer.
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Washburn defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washburn defends it easily.
Roth is looking for a triangle but Washburn pushes his legs off easily.
Washburn trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Washburn postures up and lands a big shot to Roth's brow.
Roth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washburn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roth trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Washburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washburn is keeping the position for now.
Roth postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Washburn 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hoban Washburn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Washburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Washburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Washburn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washburn.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washburn wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washburn tries to control but Roth wriggling away.
Roth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Washburn has his hands on Roth's head, controlling the position.
Daniel Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth wants to control from the top but Washburn keeps moving.
Washburn wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Washburn has wrist control.
Roth throws a strike but Washburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washburn is one step ahead there.
Washburn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roth managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn lands a couple of digs.
Roth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roth throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Washburn trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth wants to control the position but Washburn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Washburn thows a huge punch but Roth dodges it nicely.
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washburn pulls his head out easily.
Roth moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Roth has wrist control.
Washburn trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Washburn has picked Roth up and slammed him! Roth can't keep hold of the triangle and Washburn manages to pass to side control!
Roth struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hoban Washburn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roth thows a body shot but no joy.
Roth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roth wants it to stay on the feet.
Roth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Washburn quickly recovers to half guard.
Washburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Washburn trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Roth connects with a nice short shot to Washburn's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Roth.
Washburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth thows a huge punch but Washburn dodges it nicely.
Washburn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roth.
Washburn is looking to improve his position.
Roth trying to control the action but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Washburn has hold of Roth's hands but Roth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Washburn manages to get to full guard.
Washburn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Washburn.
Roth throws a big right hand that misses.
Roth won't allow Washburn to sweep him here.
Washburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roth trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Roth throwing strikes from guard but Washburn blocks nicely.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Washburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Washburn, not yet.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washburn's head.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Washburn.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Washburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Roth dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Roth lands with a nice body punch.
Washburn misses with the combination.
Washburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roth swivels and escapes.
Daniel Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roth stands and throws Washburn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roth lands a few punches from side control.
Washburn struggling a bit here.
Washburn is looking to reverse the position.
Washburn is not content to let Roth control the position.
Roth working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Washburn to see if he's OK.
Washburn tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position.
Roth lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roth throws an elbow but Washburn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Roth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washburn keeps working.
Washburn regains half guard.
Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth is trying to control. Washburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Roth working over Washburn with some ground and pound. Washburn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roth looks to land a strike but Washburn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Washburn keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Roth wants to pass the guard but Washburn is keeping the position.
Roth is looking to advance position but Washburn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Washburn wants to work for an arm triangle but Roth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Roth's temple.
Roth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washburn.
Roth wants to get back to full guard but Washburn has mounted him!
Washburn prevents Roth from getting the reversal.
Roth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Washburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth trying to control here.
Roth wants to improve his position but Washburn is controlling well.
Roth is looking to control Washburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roth avoid being mounted?
Roth with the active half guard here but Washburn passes nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn is putting a hurting on Roth here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Roth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Roth!
Daniel Roth is the new welterweight champion!
Daniel Roth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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