PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemuel Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hughie Jamieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Hoffman
vs
Jamieson

154 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lemuel Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hughie Jamieson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jamieson keeps control of Hoffman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jamieson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoffman is keeping busy.

Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamieson misses with a few strikes there.
Hoffman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jamieson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jamieson! But no joy.
No luck for Jamieson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamieson shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense.
Hoffman is looking for a counter combo.
Jamieson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamieson shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jamieson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamieson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoffman circles away.
Jamieson looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Jamieson.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Jamieson counters with a three punch combo that has Hoffman backing up. Hoffman nods at Jamieson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jamieson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jamieson is looking to get back to his feet here but Hoffman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jamieson's back.
Hoffman really is a fat lump.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman controls the action.
Hoffman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four 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.
Jamieson tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hoffman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lemuel Hoffman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hoffman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jamieson.
Jamieson shoots and misses
and Hoffman counters with a series of strikes. Jamieson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.

Hoffman instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Come on Hoffman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Jamieson. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.

Jamieson moves into the clinch.
Jamieson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Jamieson.

Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamieson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson scores with a jab to the body.
Jamieson misses with a takedown attempt - Hoffman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoffman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Good work by Hoffman as he checks the leg kick.

Jamieson clinches.

Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Hoffman shoots in but Jamieson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jamieson clinches up against the cage.
Hoffman is trying to break free.
Hoffman has Jamieson pushed against the cage.

Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jamieson.
Jamieson tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamieson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jamieson forces Hoffman back against the cage and clinches.
Hoffman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jamieson has had enough of the clinch but Hoffman keeps him there for the moment.
Jamieson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffman smiles and moves away.

Jamieson moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jamieson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hughie Jamieson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hoffman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jamieson is looking to clinch but Hoffman is avoiding it.
Jamieson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoffman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jamieson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffman but Hoffman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hoffman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jamieson!

Jamieson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jamieson has Hoffman up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoffman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamieson misses with a knee to the head.

Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jamieson as he jumps to the side.
Jamieson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jamieson scores with a jab.
Jamieson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoffman sprawls well. He's pushed Jamieson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jamieson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hoffman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jamieson!
Hoffman taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jamieson sneaks out the side door and pushes Hoffman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Hoffman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Jamieson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jamieson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jamieson instigates a clinch.
Jamieson stalling in the clinch but Hoffman improves position.
Hoffman has Jamieson pressed against the cage, preventing Jamieson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jamieson pulls Hoffman into guard.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jamieson pushes Hoffman off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jamieson throws a counter combo.
Hoffman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jamieson.
Lemuel Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hughie Jamieson.
Jamieson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffman is fending him off so far but Jamieson persists. Nope, Hoffman circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughie Jamieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Jamieson misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hughie Jamieson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jamieson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hughie Jamieson!