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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saltwater. 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 Washburne was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Lamb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoban Washburne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburne tries to land a front kick but Lamb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoban Washburne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washburne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lamb throws a series of punches but Washburne moves out of range.
Washburne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Washburne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamb defends it well.
Lamb is defending against the submission attempts here by Washburne.
Washburne is looking for a kimura here.
Lamb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamb.
Washburne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lamb is trying to stand up here but Washburne is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburne is looking for a kimura but Lamb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washburne to get the leverage.
Lamb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Washburne moves into full mount! Lamb won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb can't escape the position.
Washburne moves to back control.
Lamb fending off the submission attempt from Washburne.
Lamb defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Washburne looks gassed!
Washburne working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lamb just trying to survive but Washburne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lamb is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Washburne is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lamb knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lamb for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lamb holding both Washburne 's hands and preventing any damage.
Lamb tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Washburne looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Washburne working for a submission but Lamb is keeping him at bay.
Lamb is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lamb trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Washburne has control of Lamb's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lamb regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lamb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburne blocks Lamb's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lamb has given up his back.
Washburne has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lamb has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Washburne is trying to stick to Lamb's back but Lamb is turning into Washburne. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Washburne's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lamb.
Washburne is looking for a triangle but Lamb pushes his legs off easily.
Lamb wants to stand but Washburne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Washburne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Washburne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb is looking to stand up but Washburne won't let him.
Washburne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Washburne.
Lamb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washburne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lamb connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburne dominated that 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washburne.
Washburne scores a takedown into full mount!
Lamb is working to get back to half guard.
Hoban Washburne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washburne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lamb can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Washburne is working for a guillotine from mount but Lamb frees his head quite easily.
Washburne looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Washburne swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lamb is now in Washburne's guard. A big mistake from Washburne there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamb working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburne has his foot on Lamb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lamb works his way back into a safe position though.
Lamb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washburne's head.
Washburne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamb would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washburne is on top in guard.
Washburne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
Washburne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lamb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washburne, into his guard.
Lamb stands and steps away. Washburne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Washburne if he has to take too many more of those.
Lamb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washburne, pushing him back against the cage.
Washburne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamb.
Washburne looking for a takedown.
Toby Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburne.
Lamb breaks the clinch.
Lamb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washburne doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lamb. That's going to slow Washburne down.
Washburne throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Washburne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamb pinned against the cage. Lamb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lamb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Washburne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamb pinned against the cage. Lamb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Washburne's brow.
Washburne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lamb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washburne had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lamb is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Washburne Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lamb's back instead.
Lamb is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Washburne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lamb counters with a two punch combo.
Washburne scores with a takedown into Lamb's guard.
Washburne passes into half guard.
Washburne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washburne stops Lamb from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburne prevents Lamb from improving his position.
Lamb is trying to stand back up but Washburne is controlling him
Washburne passes to side control.
Washburne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Washburne off and has taken his back!
Washburne breaks Lamb's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Washburne pushes down on Lamb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburne works his foot free and advances to mount.
Washburne has hold of Lamb's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lamb manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Washburne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washburne misses with a head kick.
Washburne avoids the head kick by Lamb.
Lamb swats away the attempt to clinch by Washburne.
A cross from Lamb lands.
Washburne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washburne.
Lamb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Washburne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toby Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburne.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Washburne tries to reverse the position but Lamb maintains control.
Lamb scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Washburne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lamb working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lamb cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Washburne 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.
Washburne looking for submissions off his back.
Lamb prevents Washburne from improving his position.
Washburne actively working from the bottom here.
Lamb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Washburne has his takedown stuffed
and Lamb counters with a one-two to the body.
Lamb connects with a right hand. Washburne shakes it off.
Washburne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamb sprawls well initially but Washburne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lamb has one foot on Washburne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lamb lands with a kick to the temple. Washburne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburne shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamb tries to sprawl out of it but Washburne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamb lands a head kick!
Lamb tries a head kick but it misses.
Washburne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lamb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Washburne avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lamb.
Washburne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamb has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Washburne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Washburne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Washburne has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Washburne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Washburne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lamb is trying to improve his position.
Washburne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lamb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Washburne's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamb.
Washburne pushing down on Lamb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lamb pushes Washburne off and gets back to his feet.
Washburne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Washburne has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lamb is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Washburne yanks on the arm and Lamb is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Washburne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoban Washburne!
Hoban Washburne is the new welterweight champion!
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