PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman comes to the cage accompanied by click here. Melvin Manhoef has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hoffman
vs
Manhoef

187 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
31
200 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef misses with an uppercut. Hoffman saw that one coming.
Manhoef tries to score with a low kick but Hoffman moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Manhoef.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manhoef scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manhoef defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoffman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manhoef.
Sloppy strikes from Manhoef. Those never looked like landing.
Manhoef bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman's head backwards.
Hoffman dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on Hoffman's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Manhoef misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on Hoffman's head and hops out.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Manhoef.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manhoef.
Hoffman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoffman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manhoef is fending him off so far but Hoffman persists. Nope, Manhoef circles away and we're back to standing.
Manhoef connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoffman. Hoffman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
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!
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef misses with a body kick.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Manhoef against the cage but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
Manhoef cracks Hoffman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Manhoef.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
Hoffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Manhoef misses with a low kick as Hoffman jumps back.
Manhoef throws out a powerful jab.
Manhoef just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Manhoef throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manhoef misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Hoffman shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manhoef counters with a nice body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hoffman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Manhoef connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manhoef keeps Hoffman at a distance using the push kick.
Manhoef wants to land a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Hoffman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manhoef sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoffman.
Hoffman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman 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.
Nice takedown defense from Manhoef. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Manhoef makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hoffman really felt that one!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoffman's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manhoef throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhoef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Manhoef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a slapping body shot.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the temple. Hoffman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoffman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef thumps Hoffman with a low kick.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manhoef. Hoffman does a little dance to reset his feet.

Hoffman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoffman showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manhoef sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manhoef pushes Hoffman off looking to stand but Hoffman dives back in and keeps control.
Manhoef moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is adopting a defensive guard.
Manhoef wants to stand and escape but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman advances position into side control!
Hoffman tries to advance position but instead Manhoef slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manhoef pushes Hoffman off looking to stand but Hoffman dives back in and keeps control.
Hoffman is looking to stall here but Manhoef recovers full guard.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffman is controlling him.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Albert Hoffman.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoffman's sensitive parts.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hoffman blocks the low kick.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but Hoffman checks it.
Manhoef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a front kick.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Manhoef throws a head kick that Hoffman semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef tries to land a leg kick but Hoffman saw it coming and moves away.
Hoffman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoffman fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Manhoef with a jab.
Manhoef throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Manhoef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.

Hoffman drives through with a takedown into Manhoef's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manhoef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Manhoef takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manhoef pushes Hoffman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Manhoef manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoffman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manhoef thumps Hoffman with a low kick.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhoef as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed
and Manhoef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoffman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhoef.
Manhoef thumps Hoffman with a low kick.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manhoef as he jumps to the side.
Albert Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffman 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manhoef.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
Manhoef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoffman's calf.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manhoef lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoffman takes a step back to recover.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Manhoef against the cage but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manhoef throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manhoef.
Manhoef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoffman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoffman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manhoef pushes Hoffman away with a front kick.
Manhoef throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manhoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhoef wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a nice body kick.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. Hoffman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manhoef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoffman. That did some damage!
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manhoef misses with a two punch combination.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Manhoef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoffman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but Hoffman saw that one coming.
Hoffman thows a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhoef winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!