PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Matrix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Hoffer's chin.

Matrix
vs
Hoffer

180 cm
30
195 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
190 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hoffer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matrix tried to score with a low kick but Hoffer checks it.
Matrix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoffer.
Hoffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrix.
Hoffer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matrix doesn't seem bothered though.
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matrix.
Good work by Hoffer as he checks the leg kick.
Hoffer wants to slow Matrix down by chopping away at his legs.
Matrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoffer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoffer scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Hoffer lands.
Matrix throws a front kick aimed at Hoffer's knee but Hoffer avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer ducks under a wild hook from Matrix.
Matrix blocks a jab.
Matrix tried to score with a low kick but Hoffer checks it.
Hoffer misses with a looping right.
Hoffer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matrix defends it nicely.
Hoffer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matrix misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Hoffer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoffer.
Nice uppercut lands for Matrix. That snapped Hoffer's head back.
Hoffer checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoffer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrix.
Hoffer slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoffer as he connects with a hook.
Matrix throws an off balance right hand
and Matrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoffer digs a good hook to Matrix's body.
Hoffer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix throws a hook to the side of Hoffer's head but Hoffer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoffer lands with a nice body punch.
Hoffer swings for the body but Matrix moves out of range.
Hoffer lands a right hook to the body.
Hoffer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrix.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffer misses the target.
Hoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matrix.
Hoffer works Matrix's body with a nice hook.
Hoffer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffer cracks Matrix with a good jab.
Hoffer throws a shot from downtown. Matrix moves away and avoids it.
Matrix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoffer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matrix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffer.
Matrix lunges at Hoffer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoffer's hand.
Hoffer misses with a combination

and Matrix counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matrix stays in close to Hoffer's body and controls the position.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.

That's four 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!
Matrix's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Matrix.
Hoffer slips under a jab from Matrix.
Matrix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matrix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoffer slips under a jab.
Hoffer slips under a jab.
Matrix takes a swing at Hoffer's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Hoffer.
Good shot there by Hoffer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffer.

Hoffer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoffer slips a nice elbow through Matrix's hands, connecting with Matrix's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Hoffer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hoffer thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hoffer does it's job there.
Hoffer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matrix walks into a jab.
Hoffer tries a low kick but Matrix avoids it.

Hoffer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matrix is trying to defend but Hoffer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Matrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoffer throwing shots but Matrix is blocking nicely.
Hoffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matrix's head.
Hoffer is trying to control the action in half guard but Matrix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in Johny Fighting Temple inform me that Hoffer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hoffer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matrix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer slows the pace down in half guard.
Hoffer trying to control the action but Matrix is working from the bottom.
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. Hoffer connects with a nice short shot to Matrix's temple.
Hoffer is thwarting Matrix's attempts to control the position.

Hoffer wants to work for an arm triangle but Matrix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matrix wants to control but Hoffer is keeping busy.
Hoffer prevents Matrix from improving his position.

Matrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hoffer there.
Hoffer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matrix with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matrix punching from the bottom.
Matrix moves into full guard.
Hoffer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matrix 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.
Hoffer working some strikes from top position.
Hoffer distracts Matrix with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoffer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hoffer is trying to escape the mount.
Matrix breaks from Hoffer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Matrix goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hoffer is on top in guard.
Matrix throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jimmy Hoffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoffer working some strikes from top position.
Hoffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoffer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Matrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoffer is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffer cracks Matrix with a solid left hand.

Matrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Matrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matrix controls Hoffer momentarily but Hoffer frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hoffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Matrix missing with a left hand there. Hoffer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matrix throws a lazy right hand but Hoffer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoffer throws a right and a left that Matrix avoids nicely.
Hoffer throws a poor cross that misses

and Matrix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matrix.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.
Hoffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoffer striking from the bottom.
Hoffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matrix won't allow Hoffer to sweep him here.
Matrix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoffer's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matrix.
Hoffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matrix manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffer preventing the sweep.
Hoffer looking to sit in guard and control but Matrix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matrix preventing the sweep.
Hoffer working a defensive guard but Matrix manages to pass into side control anyway.
Matrix working the ground and pound from side control.
Hoffer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
John Matrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Matrix crashes against the mat.
Matrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffer keeps working.
Matrix has control of an arm but Hoffer manages to advance to Matrix's back!
Hoffer scores with punches and elbows.
Matrix wants to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffer is trying to stick to Matrix's back but Matrix is turning into Hoffer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hoffer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matrix.
Matrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffer trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffer.
Hoffer is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffer is keeping the position for now.
Hoffer lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hoffer pulls Matrix in to control the position.
Matrix postures up.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimmy Hoffer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffer, not yet.
Matrix trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffer dives in and grabs Matrix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes down on Hoffer's head and hops out.
Hoffer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matrix.
Hoffer checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoffer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matrix misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Matrix misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Matrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matrix misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Matrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoffer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!