PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hoffman
vs
McCormick

167 cm
31
182 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

186 cm
39
177 lbs
27 - 13 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCormick throws a low kick but Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Hoffman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoffman fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hoffman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hoffman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick won't allow Hoffman to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoffman .
Hoffman is thwarting McCormick's attempts to control the position.
Hoffman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but McCormick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.

Hoffman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCormick is looking for a sweep. Hoffman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCormick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman .
Hoffman wants to pass to mount but McCormick is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoffman prevents McCormick from improving his position.
Hoffman is pressing down on McCormick's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCormick is holding on for now.
McCormick is trying to control but can't.
McCormick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoffman .

Hoffman is looking for a kimura but McCormick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage.

Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCormick defends it well.
McCormick is looking for a sweep. Hoffman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCormick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCormick sees it coming and defends easily.
McCormick regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hoffman .
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCormick is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to advance position but McCormick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hoffman tries to hold on but McCormick pushes him away.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoffman is working hard here to advance position.
McCormick controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCormick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman won't allow McCormick to pass to mount.
McCormick is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman is looking to control McCormick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoffman avoid being mounted?
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 Albert Hoffman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
McCormick throws a leg kick but Hoffman checks it.
McCormick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman .
McCormick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCormick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick scores with a punch to the head.
McCormick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCormick wants it to stay on the feet.
McCormick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCormick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from McCormick.

Hoffman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCormick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

McCormick throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Hoffman takes the fight into the clinch.
McCormick is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Hoffman pulls guard effortlessly.
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!

Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCormick defends it easily.
McCormick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Hoffman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCormick escapes and throws Hoffman 's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
McCormick advances to full mount.
Hoffman is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoffman '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.
McCormick controlling from mount.
Hoffman can't escape the position.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick controlling the position easily from mount.
McCormick prevents Hoffman from getting the reversal.
McCormick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCormick avoids the attempt from Hoffman to control.
McCormick controlling his opponent.
McCormick is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoffman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Hoffman trying to hold on to McCormick's head to control him but McCormick postures up.
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCormick is pushing down on Hoffman 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoffman is fighting to maintain full guard but McCormick has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny McCormick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McCormick checks a leg kick.
McCormick slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffman , before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCormick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCormick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoffman .
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from McCormick is predictable there
and Hoffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick misses with a straight right.
McCormick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCormick! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman moves in looking to clinch but McCormick pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick misses with an uppercut
and Hoffman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenny McCormick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by McCormick.
McCormick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCormick.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but McCormick circles away easily
and Hoffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McCormick enables Hoffman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCormick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCormick wants to sweep here but Hoffman controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCormick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has McCormick in his guard.

McCormick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCormick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Hoffman is looking for a triangle but McCormick pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick sitting in guard, not really doing much.

McCormick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCormick has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman 's legs - danger averted.
Hoffman 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 is looking for a triangle but McCormick pushes his legs off easily.

Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCormick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCormick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCormick looking to pass the guard.

Hoffman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kenny McCormick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is trying to keep McCormick in close.
McCormick 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 fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny McCormick.
I think McCormick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny McCormick!
A relieved looking Kenny McCormick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.