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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri comes to the cage accompanied by Notta TERVE!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
21 - 5 - 0 |
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167 cm
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182 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fakiiri as he avoids it easily.
Fakiiri gets caught napping as Hoffman dives in and scores a takedown. Fakiiri manages to retain guard.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Fakiiri is retaining full guard.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri is working hard here to advance position.
Hoffman throwing strikes from guard but Fakiiri blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fakiiri dives on top into guard.
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fakiiri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fakiiri won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fakiiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fakiiri looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman looking to control.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Fakiiri from controlling successfully.
Hoffman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fakiiri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fakiiri trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Fakiiri tries to pass.
That's two 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.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Fakiiri from controlling successfully.
Hoffman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fakiiri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fakiiri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've been told by Fakiiri's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoffman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fakiiri did well to prevent Hoffman getting side control.
Fakiiri wants to get back to full guard.
Hoffman thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
Hoffman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fakiiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman .
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri wants to get back to full guard.
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fakiiri sees it coming and defends easily.
Fakiiri kicks Hoffman off and gets back to his feet.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fakiiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
Fakiiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri punishes Hoffman 's body with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoffman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fakiiri, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Fakiiri digs a right hand underneath Hoffman 's ribcage. Hoffman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fakiiri gets underhooks to prevent Hoffman 's takedown attempt.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Hoffman pulls Fakiiri into guard.
Fakiiri wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hoffman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fakiiri is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoffman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman takes one to the side of the head.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Fakiiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to sprawl but Hoffman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fakiiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hoffman is on him like a limpet, forcing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
Hoffman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffman s head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fakiiri dodges an elbow strike from Hoffman .
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fakiiri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Fakiiri misses with a body shot.
Hoffman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fakiiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoffman in his tracks.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman defending well as Fakiiri loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoffman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hoffman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoffman fails to pull guard.
Fakiiri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoffman blocks the leg kick.
Hoffman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fakiiri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Hoffman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fakiiri to keep the fight standing.
Fakiiri tries to work over Hoffman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoffman jumps guard but Fakiiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoffman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fakiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri pushes Hoffman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fakiiri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Hoffman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fakiiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoffman thinking.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fakiiri wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a two punch combination.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fakiiri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Fakiiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoffman 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fakiiri swivels and escapes.
Fakiiri digs a good body shot into Hoffman 's ribs.
Hoffman ducks right into an uppercut from Fakiiri.
Hoffman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fakiiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoffman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fakiiri leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
Hoffman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri stuffs the takedown.
Fakiiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoffman avoided it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman .
Fakiiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fakiiri defends it well.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Fakiiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Hoffman feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Fakiiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Hoffman 's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fakiiri defends it well.
Fakiiri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman .
Hoffman tries to counter with a clinch but Fakiiri shakes him off and moves away.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Fakiiri misses with a leg kick
and Hoffman counters with a single leg into guard. Fakiiri didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri pushes a forearm under Hoffman 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hoffman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his welterweight title!
Nakki Fakiiri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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