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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Hoffer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gago shoots in and drives through. Hoffer sprawls well.
Gago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoffer. That did some damage!
Gago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoffer misses with a straight right.
Gago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoffer is trying to defend but Gago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoffer tries to get to full guard but Gago has control of the leg.
Hoffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffer.
Gago trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
Hoffer has his foot on Gago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gago works his way back into a safe position though.
Gago wants to pass the guard but Hoffer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
Gago throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffer keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
Gago looking to pass the guard.
Gago is working hard here to advance position.
Hoffer controls Gago momentarily but Gago frees himself.
Gago wants to pass the guard but Hoffer is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoffer pulls Gago in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoffer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoffer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gago to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoffer 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gago being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Hoffer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
Gago has gone for a leg lock! Hoffer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gago's guard.
Hoffer is in close to Gago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoffer is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffer chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoffer is working Gago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffer postures up and lands a big shot to Gago's brow.
Gago has momentary wrist control but Hoffer slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoffer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gago has momentary wrist control but Hoffer slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoffer is working Gago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Hoffer from controlling successfully.
Gago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoffer is aware though and is defending well.
Gago can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoffer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gago tries to get to full guard but Hoffer has control of the leg.
Hoffer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Hoffer.
Gago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoffer misses with a straight right.
Hoffer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoffer counters with a nice body shot.
Hoffer cracks Gago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gago shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoffer scores with a body shot.
Hoffer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffer looks to throw the jab but Gago is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hoffer. Beautiful body shot.
Hoffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Gago pushes Hoffer away with a front kick.
Hoffer cracks Gago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gago.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffer. No joy for Gago on that attempt.
Hoffer connects with a single shot there.
Jimmy Hoffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoffer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gago scores with a jab.
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffer but Hoffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gago lands a jab to the head.
Gago throws a right and a left that Hoffer avoids nicely.
Gago takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Hoffer.
Gago shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoffer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffer connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Hoffer coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago looks to throw the jab but Hoffer is out of range.
Gago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffer.
Hoffer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago throws a hook to the side of Hoffer's head but Hoffer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Gago.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gago tries to clinch there but Hoffer circles away.
Gago fails with the takedown
and Hoffer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Gago.
Gago goes for a double leg but Hoffer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoffer continues to drive forward.
Gago breaks from the clinch.
Hoffer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gago with a poor takedown
and Hoffer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gago manages to avoid it.
Hoffer throws a shot to the body.
Gago moves out of range as Hoffer strikes.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoffer as he avoids it easily.
Gago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer slips under a jab from Gago.
A big left from Hoffer misses.
Hoffer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gago on the side of the head.
Igor Gago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Hoffer.
Hoffer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gago slips a jab and a cross from Hoffer.
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffer but Hoffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoffer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoffer takes a swing at Gago's ribcage but misses.
Gago looks for a takedown but Hoffer sprawls well.
Hoffer misses with a wild combination.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Hoffer lands.
Gago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffer scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Hoffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Hoffer does it's job there.
Gago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoffer circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoffer.
Jimmy Hoffer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffer lands a slapping body shot.
Gago scores with a shot to the body.
Hoffer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gago momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gago throws a jab when Hoffer was well out of range.
Gago closes the distance and clinches.
Gago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Hoffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Hoffer shows good takedown defense.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
A big left from Hoffer misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gago throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffer moves out of range easily.
Hoffer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gago.
Gago drops his hands momentarily and Hoffer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoffer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoffer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gago moves into the clinch.
Gago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoffer walks away with a smile on his face. Gago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoffer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gago moves out of range as Hoffer strikes.
Gago looks for a takedown but Hoffer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffer throws out a loose jab but Gago uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffer looks to land a left hand but Gago moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffer misses the target.
Hoffer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Hoffer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoffer works Gago's body with a nice hook.
Hoffer throws a series of punches but Gago moves out of range.
Hoffer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gago fails with the takedown.
Hoffer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Hoffer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffer sprawls well. Hoffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Gago.
Hoffer tries to score with a low kick but Gago moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffer swings for the body but Gago moves out of range.
Gago takes one to the side of the head.
Hoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gago.
Gago slips under a jab from Hoffer.
Hoffer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoffer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoffer misses with a looping right.
Gago throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoffer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gago.
Gago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer wants to control but Gago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffer defends it well.
Hoffer gets full guard.
Hoffer is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gago won't allow Hoffer to sweep him here.
Igor Gago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gago manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoffer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoffer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoffer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hoffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoffer 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hoffer!
After the big win, Jimmy Hoffer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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