PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pony Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Redbone- Come And Get Your Love. 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.

Mclovin
vs
Hoffman

183 cm
30
184 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

167 cm
30
182 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

King of Clothes

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pony Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mclovin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mclovin throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Hoffman with the counter takedown but Mclovin avoids it easily.
Mclovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mclovin defends well and Hoffman ends up having to push Mclovin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoffman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mclovin is fending him off so far but Hoffman persists. Nope, Mclovin circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclovin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pony Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin swings for the body but Hoffman moves out of range.
Mclovin tries a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to work over Hoffman 's front leg with a kick but Hoffman checks it.
Hoffman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mclovin defends it well.
Mclovin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mclovin misses with a left hand

and Hoffman counters with a single leg into guard. Mclovin didn't expect that.
Hoffman throws a big elbow that misses.
Mclovin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclovin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hoffman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoffman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mclovin's head.
Mclovin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin has control of Hoffman 's left arm, preventing Hoffman from doing any damage.
Hoffman passes Mclovin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Hoffman is looking to advance position but Mclovin won't allow it.
Hoffman prevents Mclovin from improving his position.

Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Mclovin defends the submission attempt.

Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mclovin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoffman connects with a nice short shot to Mclovin's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Mclovin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman .

Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Mclovin gets back to full guard.
Mclovin controlling Hoffman 's posture.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoffman has gone for a leg lock! Mclovin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoffman 's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mclovin 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.

Mclovin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mclovin has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman 's legs - danger averted.
Mclovin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoffman 's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Hoffman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mclovin wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert 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!

Mclovin throws a leg kick but Hoffman moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mclovin.
Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Mclovin sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mclovin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mclovin stuffs the takedown.
Mclovin misses with a body shot.
Mclovin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoffman 's head.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mclovin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hoffman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin is trying to stand back up but Hoffman is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Mclovin defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoffman connects with a nice short shot to Mclovin's temple.

Hoffman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoffman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mclovin's head.
Hoffman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mclovin's thigh. Mclovin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mclovin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mclovin working a defensive guard here.
Hoffman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mclovin holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoffman won't allow Mclovin to sweep him here.
Hoffman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Mclovin is keeping the position.
Hoffman won't allow Mclovin to sweep him here.
Hoffman advances to half guard.

Hoffman looking for a submission but Mclovin manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hoffman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclovin is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mclovin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mclovin keeping full guard, as Hoffman tries to pass.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mclovin wants to sweep here but Hoffman controlling him for the moment.
Hoffman pushes down on Mclovin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mclovin is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Mclovin defends the submission attempt.
Hoffman wants to pass to mount but Mclovin is defending the position.
Hoffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Hoffman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mclovin is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Albert Hoffman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Mclovin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mclovin connects with a looping right hand.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Mclovin tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mclovin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin lands with a cross.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Mclovin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pony Mclovin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Pony Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
Mclovin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pony Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mclovin sprawls well. Mclovin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Mclovin's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoffman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoffman moves away from the strike by Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Mclovin connects with a leg kick. Hoffman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mclovin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mclovin misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mclovin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mclovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Mclovin pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Hoffman moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hoffman .
Mclovin taking a breather.
Hoffman letting Mclovin take a breather here.
Mclovin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Mclovin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mclovin.
Hoffman feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin misses with a double jab.
Hoffman walks into a straight right hand from Mclovin.
Mclovin missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mclovin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffman .
Mclovin throws a leg kick

and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Mclovin.
Albert Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mclovin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoffman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pony Mclovin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mclovin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Mclovin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mclovin throws a shot from downtown. Hoffman moves away and avoids it.
Hoffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mclovin as he jumps to the side.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hoffman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mclovin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Hoffman does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoffman 's sensitive parts.
Mclovin misses with a looping left.
Mclovin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Mclovin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mclovin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin.
Mclovin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mclovin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoffman takes a step back to recover.
Mclovin throws a leg kick that misses.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Mclovin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mclovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by Mclovin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoffman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses.
Mclovin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoffman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mclovin swivels and escapes.
Pony Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
Mclovin lands with a right hand.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.

Mclovin rushes Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin scores with a hook to the body.

Hoffman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mclovin is trying to keep an underhook but Hoffman manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Mclovin kicks off Hoffman and gets to his feet.
Mclovin connects with the punch.
Hoffman is looking to clinch but Mclovin is avoiding it.

Hoffman tries to keep at a distance but Mclovin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mclovin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mclovin pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoffman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclovin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mclovin after a bit of a struggle.
Hoffman avoiding damage as Mclovin throws knees to the body.

Hoffman wants the takedown. Mclovin is fighting it off but Hoffman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mclovin's guard against the cage.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclovin is keeping the position for now.

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

Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mclovin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mclovin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoffman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Mclovin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pony Mclovin had his way with Albert Hoffman in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman .
Mclovin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mclovin scores with a jab to the head.
Mclovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mclovin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoffman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mclovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Mclovin misses with a hook to the body
and Hoffman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman blocks a low kick nicely.
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoffman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pony Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Mclovin, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Mclovin against the cage but Mclovin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mclovin throwing a counter right hand but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Mclovin counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman .
Sloppy strikes from Mclovin. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Mclovin tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mclovin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclovin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoffman backs up against the cage.
Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mclovin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mclovin missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but Mclovin circles away.
Mclovin misses with a straight left.
Hoffman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mclovin tries to avoid it but Hoffman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mclovin to the ground. Mclovin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mclovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclovin motions for Hoffman to come forward. Mclovin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman goes for a double leg but Mclovin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mclovin continues to drive forward.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
Mclovin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoffman .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoffman .
Mclovin throws a jab when Hoffman was well out of range.
Mclovin misses with a body shot.
Mclovin misses with a wild combination.
Mclovin gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown. Mclovin fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mclovin keeping full guard, as Hoffman tries to pass.
Hoffman postures up in Mclovin's guard and throws a big left but Mclovin blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pony Mclovin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mclovin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pony Mclovin!
Pony Mclovin looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Smart fighting days are over, fuck that Greg Jackson shit now on imma start knock fuckers out cold! Stockton motherfucka!'.