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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralo Gracie (ranked 5052 p4p, 23610 weight class) and Jeff Hoffman (ranked 544 p4p, 699 weight class). Hoffman has chosen Go Getta as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoffman gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Hoffman manages to retain guard.
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman working a defensive guard here.
Hoffman working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Hoffman wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Hoffman is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoffman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffman.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Hoffman blocks nicely.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Hoffman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoffman to escape.
Hoffman is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Hoffman manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hoffman defends it.
Hoffman trying to control from the bottom.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Hoffman is defending the position.
That's four 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 is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoffman trying to control from the bottom.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffman defends it well.
Hoffman trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoffman defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralo Gracie dominated that 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.
Gracie leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Hoffman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hoffman has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
Hoffman is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is taking a breather. Hoffman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hoffman keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ralo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hoffman.
Hoffman gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Hoffman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Hoffman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA LA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Hoffman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoffman, into his guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralo Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie 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.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Hoffman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Hoffman just gets out of the way.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoffman is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Hoffman looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Hoffman squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back!
Gracie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hoffman trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hoffman is in bad spot here.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie not allowing Hoffman to control his hands.
Gracie throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jeff Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is looking to control Hoffman but Hoffman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hoffman avoids the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Hoffman is controlling his hands well.
Hoffman tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Hoffman covers up.
Gracie looking to break Hoffman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hoffman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Hoffman tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not allowing Hoffman to control his hands.
Hoffman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Hoffman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Hoffman.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is trying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is defending well.
Ralo Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralo Gracie!
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energy
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hype
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