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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Hadry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hofman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Solid chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Hadry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Hofman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadry drives through with a takedown into Hofman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hadry looking to pass the guard.
Hadry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadry drops back looking for a leg! Hofman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hofman manages to kick Hadry off! Hadry jumps back into Hofman's guard.
Hadry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hofman dives on top into guard.
Hadry is looking for a triangle but Hofman pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Hadry's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hofman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hofman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hofman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hadry, up you get!
Hadry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hofman did well to prevent Hadry getting side control.
Hadry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hofman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hadry.
Hofman tries to roll over but Hadry keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hofman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hofman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hadry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hofman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadry maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hofman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hadry has cracked it and Hofman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hadry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Hadry!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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