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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel The Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel The Karate has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel The Karate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Hoffmann!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Karate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Karate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Karate looks to land a left hand but Hoffmann moved out of range nicely.
Hoffmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Karate slips a straight right by Hoffmann.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised The Karate's leg. The Karate is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Karate tries to bum rush Hoffmann with a series of wild strikes but Hoffmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoffmann thumps The Karate with a low kick.
The Karate checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from The Karate.
A low kick from Hoffmann misses
and The Karate counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Karate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoffmann connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Hoffmann
and The Karate counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from The Karate.
Hoffmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from The Karate.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick
and The Karate counters with a body kick.
The Karate throws a head kick that misses
and Hoffmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Karate.
The Karate throws a lazy head kick
and Hoffmann counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffmann lands a nice hook to The Karate's body. The Karate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hoffmann.
The Karate lands with a nice combination. Hoffmann backs away looking to recover.
Hoffmann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoffmann loads up on a big right hand but The Karate slips the punch.
The Karate misses with a body kick.
The Karate missing with a left hand there. Hoffmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Karate lands a high kick!
Hoffmann lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Karate takes a step back to recover.
Hoffmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin Hoffmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Karate is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoffmann.
Hoffmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoffmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised The Karate's leg. The Karate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoffmann. That's going to slow The Karate down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Karate crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoffmann - the referee stops the clock and The Karate gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoffmann. The Karate manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hoffmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick that knocks The Karate off balance momentarily.
Hoffmann pushes The Karate away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick which misses The Karate's front leg but catches the back leg as The Karate tries to avoid it.
Hoffmann connects with an inside leg kick.
The Karate tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Karate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoffmann can pounce on him.
Hoffmann lands with a kick to the temple. The Karate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoffmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Karate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Karate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoffmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Hoffmann slams his shin into The Karate's torso.
The Karate slips under a jab.
The Karate misses with a kick to the body.
The Karate tries to land a front kick but Hoffmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoffmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Karate's sensitive parts.
The Karate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoffmann thows a body kick. The Karate tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoffmann scores with a leg kick.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoffmann.
The Karate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Karate takes a step back to recover.
Hoffmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Karate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoffmann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Karate moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoffmann scores with a leg kick.
Hoffmann motions for The Karate to come forward. Hoffmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoffmann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Karate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Karate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoffmann. Hoffmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoffmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick that knocks The Karate off balance momentarily.
Hoffmann lands a high kick!
The Karate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann lands a nice looking body kick.
The Karate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoffmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoffmann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoffmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Karate. That did some damage!
Hoffmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoffmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoffmann misses with a body kick.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised The Karate's leg. The Karate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Karate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick but The Karate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoffmann misses with a head kick.
Hoffmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoffmann bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoffmann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoffmann scores with a head kick.
The Karate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoffmann can pounce on him.
Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Karate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Karate blocks a head kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann tries a head kick but it misses.
The Karate throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoffmann counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Karate is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Karate blocks a head kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann is looking to slow The Karate down with leg kicks.
Hoffmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoffmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as The Karate blocks the leg kick.
Hoffmann scores with a nice body kick.
Hoffmann misses with a head kick.
Hoffmann feints and then cracks The Karate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Karate down.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised The Karate's leg. The Karate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffmann thumps The Karate with a low kick.
Hoffmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Karate's calf.
Hoffmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Karate avoids the head kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised The Karate's leg. The Karate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffmann lands a head shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Karate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoffmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffmann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoffmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoffmann fakes the leg kick and cracks The Karate in the body.
Hoffmann misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hoffmann.
The Karate checks the leg kick.
The Karate on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick which misses The Karate's front leg but catches the back leg as The Karate tries to avoid it.
Hoffmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Karate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoffmann.
The Karate checks the leg kick.
Hoffmann throws out a leg kick but The Karate moves out of range and Hoffmann only half commits.
Hoffmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoffmann wants to land a leg kick but The Karate is out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that misses.
The Karate misses with a head kick.
The Karate on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoffmann thows a leg kick but The Karate checks it
and The Karate counters with a body kick that stops Hoffmann in his tracks momentarily.
A low kick from Hoffmann is predictable there
and The Karate counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hoffmann is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hoffmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoffmann throws a series of punches but The Karate avoids them all with ease.
Hoffmann tries a low kick but The Karate avoids it.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Karate misses with a wild combination.
The Karate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Karate lands a head kick!
Hoffmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoffmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoffmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoffmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Karate's calf.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann fakes the leg kick and cracks The Karate in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffmann connects with a leg kick. The Karate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Karate blocks a head kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
The Karate will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoffmann throws a head kick but The Karate moves out of range.
The Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffmann moves out of range easily.
The Karate misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoffmann.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoffmann.
Hoffmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Karate crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoffmann - the referee stops the clock and The Karate gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoffmann. The Karate manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hoffmann motions for The Karate to come forward. Hoffmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Karate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoffmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoffmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick that knocks The Karate off balance momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Karate blocks a head kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoffmann, right into the meat.
Hoffmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann avoids the head kick by The Karate.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick which misses The Karate's front leg but catches the back leg as The Karate tries to avoid it.
The Karate blocks a head kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann thuds his shin into the meat of The Karate's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann pushes The Karate away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Karate takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoffmann tries a head kick but it misses.
The Karate blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Hoffmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Karate.
Hoffmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Karate.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoffmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Karate throws a head kick but Hoffmann moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hoffmann blocks the low kick.
The Karate tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Karate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Karate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Hoffmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoffmann.
The Karate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoffmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffmann keeps The Karate at a distance using the push kick.
A clash of legs there as The Karate blocks the low kick.
Daniel The Karate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hoffmann does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Karate tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoffmann misses with a head kick.
Hoffmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoffmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Karate's calf.
Hoffmann tries a head kick but it misses.
The Karate throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoffmann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by The Karate misses
and Hoffmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann misses with a body kick.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Karate counters with a low kick, right behind Hoffmann 's knee.
Martin Hoffmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as The Karate blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoffmann.
The Karate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoffmann throws a low kick but The Karate avoids it.
Hoffmann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoffmann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoffmann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as The Karate blocks the low kick.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoffmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoffmann throws a head kick but The Karate moves out of range.
Hoffmann is looking to slow The Karate down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann cracks the inside of The Karate's front leg.
The Karate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoffmann. Hoffmann obviously looking to wear him down.
The Karate tries to land a front kick but Hoffmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Karate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Karate's sensitive parts.
Hoffmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoffmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoffmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoffmann fakes the leg kick and cracks The Karate in the body.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Karate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoffmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Karate takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Karate tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised The Karate's leg. The Karate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffmann lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoffmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffmann moves out of range easily.
The Karate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffmann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffmann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoffmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Karate on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hoffmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Karate checks it well.
The Karate moves out of range as Hoffmann throws a body kick.
Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Karate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Karate tries to clinch there but Hoffmann circles away.
Hoffmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoffmann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoffmann.
A low kick from Hoffmann misses
and The Karate moves into the clinch.
The Karate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoffmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoffmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Karate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoffmann stalling the fight.
Hoffmann continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hoffmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Karates head.
The Karate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoffmann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Karate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoffmann is leaning against The Karate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoffmann slowing the pace effectively.
Hoffmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoffmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Karate is defending well for now.
The Karate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoffmann blocks it with crossed arms.
The Karate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoffmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Karate avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoffmann.
Hoffmann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Karate in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoffmann lands a knee to the body.
Hoffmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hoffmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoffmann lands a left hand.
The Karate missing with knees to the body.
Hoffmann missing with knees to the body.
Hoffmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoffmann tries to land knees in the clinch but The Karate avoids the damage to the body.
Hoffmann lands a nice elbow.
Hoffmann lands a damaging elbow.
Hoffmann misses with an elbow strike.
Hoffmann lands a good knee to the midsection. The Karate won't want to take too many of those.
The Karate landing knees to the head.
Hoffmann slows down the pace here.
Hoffmann lands an elbow inside that The Karate shrugs off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Karate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Karate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffmann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoffmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Karate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoffmann is keeping busy.
Hoffmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Karate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hoffmann pushes off an throws an elbow but The Karate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoffmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Karate backwards.
The Karate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Karate blocks an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
The Karate misses with some punches.
Hoffmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Karate.
Hoffmann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoffmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Karate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoffmann misses with a knee to the head.
Hoffmann lands a nice uppercut.
The Karate is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoffmann gets an underhook and turns The Karate into the cage.
The Karate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoffmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Daniel The Karate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hoffmann as the two fighters clinch.
Hoffmann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Karate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoffmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Karate trying to land knees to the body.
Hoffmann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoffmann lands an elbow inside.
The Karate missing with knees to the body.
Hoffmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Karate looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffmann is blocking nicely.
Hoffmann lands a hook that snaps the head of The Karate backwards.
The Karate takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoffmann misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoffmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Karate stalling in the clinch but Hoffmann improves position.
Hoffmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Karate working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoffmann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoffmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoffmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoffmann lands an elbow inside that The Karate shrugs off.
Hoffmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Karate.
The Karate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Karate tries to land a knee to the head but Hoffmann blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoffmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoffmann has The Karate pushed against the cage.
The Karate blocks an elbow strike.
The Karate tries to work over Hoffmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Karate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Hoffmann.
The Karate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoffmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoffmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Karate is defending well for now.
Hoffmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Karate lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoffmann won't want to take too many of those.
Hoffmann tries a knee to the head but The Karate blocks it.
Hoffmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Karates head.
Hoffmann managing to block the knees to the body from The Karate.
Hoffmann lands an elbow that stopped The Karate in his tracks for a moment.
Hoffmann lands an elbow just above The Karate 's eye.
The Karate dodges an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
The Karate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Karate takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoffmann managing to block the knees to the body from The Karate.
The Karate takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Karate blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Karate fails to land.
Hoffmann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Hoffmann as the two fighters clinch.
The Karate misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Hoffmann.
The Karate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoffmann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Karate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoffmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Karate is defending well for now.
The Karate avoiding damage as Hoffmann throws knees to the body.
The Karate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoffmann backwards.
Hoffmann blocks a body shot from The Karate.
The Karate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffmann avoids it.
The Karate throws a head punch that misses.
Hoffmann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Karate avoiding damage as Hoffmann throws knees to the body.
Martin Hoffmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Karate.
Hoffmann with a knee to the head.
The Karate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffmann is defending well for now.
The Karate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoffmann.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Hoffmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoffmann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Martin Hoffmann!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Martin Hoffmann!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Martin Hoffmann!
Martin Hoffmann wins by unanimous decision!
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