PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milan Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Andersson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Milan Hoffman's chin.

Hoffman
vs
Andersson

184 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

165 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milan Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andersson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andersson wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his arm.
Hoffman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoffman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Hoffman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoffman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Andersson working for submissions but it's allowed Hoffman to get to half guard.
Andersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoffman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hoffman escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffman scores with a nice right hand.
Andersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffman but Hoffman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Milan Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Andersson.
Andersson looks winded!

Hoffman gets the takedown into side control.
Hoffman tries to score with some ground and pound. Andersson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hoffman throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hoffman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Hoffman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hoffman dives in and grabs Andersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes down on Hoffman's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoffman gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to circle away but Hoffman has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Hoffman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Hoffman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoffman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Andersson tries to stand but Hoffman is controlling from the bottom.
Hoffman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hoffman has Andersson pulled in close to control his posture.

Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoffman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman controls from within his opponent's guard.

Hoffman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hoffman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Hoffman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoffman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Hoffman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.

Hoffman has managed to clinch.
Andersson fails to pull guard.
Andersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoffman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoffman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Andersson jumps guard but Hoffman stands there with Andersson around his waist. Andersson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milan Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Andersson.

Hoffman jumps into guard, dragging Andersson to the mat.
Hoffman controlling Andersson's posture.
Hoffman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoffman controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Milan Hoffman just wasn't active enough.

Hoffman closes the distance and clinches.

Hoffman drags the fight down to the ground.
Andersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman pulls Andersson in close to prevent any damage.

Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson wants to stand but Hoffman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.

Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Hoffman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hoffman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoffman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Milan Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman get's back to his feet.
Hoffman leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoffman lands a two punch combo.
Hoffman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Hoffman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Andersson as Hoffman shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Hoffman as Andersson shoots in.
Andersson throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Andersson shoots in but Hoffman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
Andersson has a takedown stuffed.
Milan Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Andersson.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoffman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Hoffman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffman moves away.

Hoffman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoffman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoffman goes for a takedown attempt but Andersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersson jabs at Hoffman's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has a takedown stuffed.

Andersson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoffman to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Andersson working for submissions but it's allowed Hoffman to get to half guard.
Hoffman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hoffman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman trying to control the pace.
Hoffman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Milan Hoffman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffman but Hoffman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hoffman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andersson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hoffman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hoffman controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hoffman controlling from the full mount.
Johan Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milan Hoffman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersson tries to reverse the position but Hoffman maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Hoffman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoffman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Hoffman!