PBP Commentary

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

Hoffman
vs
Gardarsson

154 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lemuel Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borkur Gardarsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gardarsson.
Gardarsson works Hoffman's body with a nice hook.
Gardarsson lands with a right hand.
Hoffman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoffman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gardarsson.
Gardarsson lands a jab.
Gardarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gardarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoffman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Gardarsson.
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!
Gardarsson throws a series of strikes that have Hoffman backpedaling.
Gardarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Gardarsson.
Hoffman throws a big counter combination but Gardarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gardarsson connects with the punch.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gardarsson throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Gardarsson.
Gardarsson lands a two punch combo.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Gardarsson as Hoffman shoots in.
Gardarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoffman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gardarsson scores with a one two! Hoffman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Borkur Gardarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardarsson looks winded!
No joy there for Gardarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardarsson but Gardarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gardarsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it well.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gardarsson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Gardarsson looks to move away, Hoffman throws a big counter combo but Gardarsson just gets out of the way.
Gardarsson misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardarsson misses with a head kick.
As Gardarsson looks to move away, Hoffman throws a big counter combo but Gardarsson just gets out of the way.

Hoffman forces Gardarsson back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hoffman darts in looking for a takedown but Gardarsson gets double underhooks and turns Hoffman into the cage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoffman.
Gardarsson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hoffman lands a couple of good shots and Gardarsson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hoffman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gardarsson.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hoffman looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borkur Gardarsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gardarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffman moves away.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gardarsson scores with a body shot.
Gardarsson lands with a nice combination. Hoffman backs away looking to recover.
Gardarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Hoffman drives through and clinches with Gardarsson against the cage.
Gardarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoffman won't allow it.
Hoffman pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gardarsson can't break the clinch.
Gardarsson is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gardarsson wants to break free but Hoffman has control.

Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Hoffman rushes Gardarsson and presses him up against the cage.
Gardarsson tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
Gardarsson letting Hoffman take a breather here.

Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Gardarsson counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Gardarsson misses.
Borkur Gardarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gardarsson is breathing heavily.
Gardarsson thuds his right hand into Hoffman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gardarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoffman.
Gardarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gardarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gardarsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoffman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gardarsson tries to avoid it but Hoffman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gardarsson to the ground. Gardarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardarsson but Gardarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gardarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoffman rather than just go for the knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Hoffman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gardarsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gardarsson misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Gardarsson misses.

Hoffman gets the takedown into side control.
Gardarsson bucks up and tries to throw Hoffman off but instead Hoffman has got his back!
Gardarsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hoffman keeps control of the position easily here as Gardarsson tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardarsson staying busy and making it hard for Hoffman to control.

Hoffman is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Gardarsson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hoffman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemuel Hoffman!