PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hoffman
vs
Berganovic

167 cm
26
182 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

186 cm
34
180 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slobo Berganovic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman ducks right into an uppercut from Berganovic.
Hoffman misses with a body kick.
Berganovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoffman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoffman looks for a takedown but Berganovic sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Berganovic.
Hoffman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Berganovic manages to circle out of the way.
Berganovic throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
Berganovic lands a jab.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Berganovic lands a jab to the head.
Hoffman dives in for a single leg takedown but Berganovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berganovic misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
Hoffman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berganovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoffman , which made it look bad.
Hoffman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berganovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoffman sprawling to the canvas! Hoffman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Berganovic finish him?!

Hoffman is rocked!
Berganovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Hoffman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berganovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berganovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Berganovic.
Berganovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berganovic connects with a body shot that sends Hoffman 's belly button to the back.
Berganovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffman but Hoffman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoffman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoffman seems to have got his legs back now.
Berganovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berganovic swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Berganovic - just one landing.
Berganovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman throws an off balance right hand
and Berganovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berganovic is looking to land body kicks.
Berganovic misses with a looping left.
Berganovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoffman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoffman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman clinches.
Berganovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Berganovic tries to pull guard but Hoffman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Berganovic won't allow it.
Hoffman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Berganovic after a bit of a struggle.

Berganovic pulls guard successfully.

Hoffman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hoffman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berganovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoffman , into his guard.

Berganovic lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berganovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoffman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoffman has escaped and now he's on top!

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berganovic is on top in guard.

Berganovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hoffman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hoffman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Berganovic escapes and throws Hoffman 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Berganovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoffman to see if he's OK.
Berganovic blocks the strikes from Hoffman .
Hoffman is looking to regain half guard here but Berganovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoffman is trying to control Berganovic's posture but Berganovic avoids it.
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard.

Berganovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoffman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berganovic tries to get to full guard but Hoffman has control of the leg.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Berganovic is defending well.

Berganovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoffman pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slobo Berganovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Berganovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoffman defends it nicely.
Berganovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berganovic.
Berganovic misses with a series of wild punches.

Hoffman gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hoffman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berganovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hoffman 's guard! Nice work there by Berganovic!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berganovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hoffman is tightening it up a little... Berganovic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Berganovic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Berganovic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hoffman !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.