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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jimmy Hoffer enters the cage!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Hoffer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frazier shoots in for a double leg but Hoffer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoffer connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frazier.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Frazier tests Hoffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frazier.
It looks like Joe Frazier has been cut.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Hoffer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frazier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffer looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Frazier catches Hoffer right on the button with a cross.
Hoffer ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier lands a big shot that drops Hoffer! Can he finish him?
Hoffer is rocked!
Frazier 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.
Hoffer is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?
Hoffer has a closed guard, preventing Frazier from standing up.
Frazier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffer, not yet.
Hoffer seems to have recovered his senses.
Frazier postures up.
Hoffer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frazier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoffer has a closed guard, preventing Frazier from standing up.
Hoffer has control of Frazier's left arm, preventing Frazier from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffer.
Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frazier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hoffer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffer moves away.
A shot to the liver by Hoffer. Beautiful body shot.
Frazier tests Hoffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffer misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt.
Frazier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffer is fending him off so far but Frazier persists. Nope, Hoffer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier misses with a hook
and Hoffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoffer misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
Frazier slips a straight right by Hoffer.
Hoffer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frazier lands with an overhand left.
Frazier throws a body punch but Hoffer moves out of range.
Frazier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffer.
Frazier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frazier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer ducks straight into an uppercut from Frazier and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Hoffer manages to regain guard straight away.
Frazier is looking to stand up but Hoffer won't let him.
Frazier preventing the sweep.
Frazier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hoffer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frazier wanted to stand there but Hoffer had control of the position.
Hoffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoffer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffer sprawls well. Hoffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frazier gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. Hoffer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frazier.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Frazier thuds his right hand into Hoffer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Frazier - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Frazier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffer misses the target.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier lands a left and a right that sends Hoffer crashing to the canvas! Frazier dives into mount looking to finish!
Frazier tries to control but Hoffer wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffer tries to reverse the position but Frazier maintains control.
Hoffer is squirming around, avoiding Frazier's attempts to control the action.
Frazier wants to control but instead Hoffer manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffer.
Hoffer working a defensive guard here.
Hoffer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frazier is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frazier has passed into half guard!
Frazier wants to take a breather but Hoffer is having none of it.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffer can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoffer wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Hoffer wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy.
Hoffer looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier seems to be looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoffer is trying to control but Frazier passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frazier off and has taken his back!
Frazier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hoffer working for a choke but Frazier is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Frazier right now.
Hoffer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hoffer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Joe Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer misses with punches from the back.
Hoffer is punishing Frazier with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hoffer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hoffer has the hooks in. Frazier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frazier showing good submission defense here.
Hoffer scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffer punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Hoffer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Frazier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffer misses with a hook.
Frazier connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier slips a straight right by Hoffer.
Hoffer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frazier checks a leg kick.
Frazier cracks Hoffer with an uppercut from hell and Hoffer crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Frazier's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Frazier wants to stand and escape but instead Hoffer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffer won't allow Frazier to get back to his feet.
Hoffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Hoffer from controlling successfully.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer looking to sit in guard and control but Frazier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoffer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
Hoffer is pulling down on Frazier's head to control his posture.
Frazier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffer is keeping the position for now.
Hoffer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frazier defends well.
Frazier trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer is trying to keep Frazier in close.
Hoffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoffer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Hoffer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frazier defends it well.
Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hoffer to counter with a crisp jab.
Frazier wants to clinch up but Hoffer keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer blocks a jab.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Hoffer moved out of range.
Hoffer misses with a few strikes there.
Hoffer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Hoffer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoffer shoots in looking for a takedown. Frazier tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frazier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frazier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffer throws out the jab.
Frazier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoffer moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoffer slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoffer.
Hoffer looks to land a combination but Frazier avoids it well.
Frazier is looking to chop away at Hoffer's legs.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoffer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier drives through and clinches with Hoffer against the cage.
Hoffer blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frazier breaks the clinch.
Hoffer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Hoffer ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Hoffer cracks Frazier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Hoffer.
Hoffer feints the counter takedown.
Hoffer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoffer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Hoffer staying out of range there.
Hoffer staying out of range there.
Frazier throws a combination that misses
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frazier is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hoffer! Frazier is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hoffer!
Jimmy Hoffer made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview.
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