PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jager Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman has chosen Sharpshooter by Motorhead as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ovaltrades
vs
Hoffman

155 cm
28
130 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
138 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jager Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ovaltrades closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoffman did well to prevent Ovaltrades getting side control.
Hoffman pushes Ovaltrades off looking to stand but Ovaltrades dives back in and keeps control.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Ovaltrades, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ovaltrades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ovaltrades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ovaltrades is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ovaltrades to get the leverage.

Hoffman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ovaltrades.

Ovaltrades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ovaltrades is working hard here to advance position.
Ovaltrades passes the guard and advances to mount!
You get the feeling that Hoffman really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ovaltrades looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ovaltrades thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ovaltrades trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Ovaltrades pushes him away.
Hoffman is working to get back to half guard.

Ovaltrades working for a guillotine from mount but Hoffman is in no mood to give up.

Hoffman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ovaltrades.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades controlling from mount.
Ovaltrades fails to advance to Hoffman's back.

Ovaltrades looking to secure an arm triangle but Hoffman defends it well.
Hoffman is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ovaltrades fails to move to back control.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Ovaltrades's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ovaltrades is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hoffman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hoffman!

Ovaltrades has his foot on Hoffman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoffman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ovaltrades dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ovaltrades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ovaltrades fails to land the takedown.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Ovaltrades moves out of range.
Hoffman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ovaltrades counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ovaltrades is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoffman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoffman has escaped and now he's on top!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ovaltrades here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hoffman 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.
Hoffman wants to stand and escape but instead Ovaltrades has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman has his hands on Ovaltrades's head, controlling the position.

Ovaltrades drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoffman dives on top into guard.
Ovaltrades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoffman wants to get up but he can't break Ovaltrades's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ovaltrades throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ovaltrades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman stops Ovaltrades from standing up.
Ovaltrades throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ovaltrades is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ovaltrades decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ovaltrades wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ovaltrades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ovaltrades is thwarting Hoffman's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoffman is looking to escape.

Ovaltrades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffman defends it well.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Ovaltrades is controlling well.
Ovaltrades wants to pass to mount but Hoffman is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.

Ovaltrades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hoffman is trying to stand back up but Ovaltrades is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ovaltrades is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ovaltrades dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hoffman is looking to clinch but Ovaltrades is avoiding it.
Ovaltrades circles away from the clinch attempt

so Ovaltrades counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovaltrades looking to pass the guard.
Ovaltrades with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffman wants to stand up but Ovaltrades is controlling him.
Hoffman has control of Ovaltrades's left arm, preventing Ovaltrades from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Ovaltrades keeps it at a distance.
Hoffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoffman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ovaltrades, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoffman is looking to clinch but Ovaltrades is avoiding it.
Ovaltrades keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman moves in looking to clinch but Ovaltrades pushes him off.
No luck for Ovaltrades with that takedown attempt.

Hoffman clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ovaltrades has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ovaltrades changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoffman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ovaltrades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ovaltrades.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ovaltrades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hoffman rushes Ovaltrades and presses him up against the cage.
Hoffman working Ovaltrades over with knees to the body.
Hoffman stops a takedown attempt from Ovaltrades.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but Ovaltrades blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffman throws a lazy right hand but Ovaltrades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoffman swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Hoffman as Ovaltrades shoots in.

Hoffman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoffman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ovaltrades has him pressed against the cage.
Ovaltrades fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but Ovaltrades blocks with his arms.
Hoffman looking to throw knees to the head but Ovaltrades is blocking nicely.
Hoffman is trying to force a seperation but Ovaltrades has the dominant position.
Hoffman is trying to maintain a safe position but Ovaltrades gets an underhook and turns Hoffman into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman with a knee to the head.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ovaltrades has Hoffman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoffman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ovaltrades drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoffman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoffman landing knees to the head.
Hoffman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jack Ovaltrades 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.
Ovaltrades jumps guard but Hoffman stands there with Ovaltrades around his waist. Ovaltrades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Hoffman with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jager Hoffman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ovaltrades has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ovaltrades!