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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Marek (ranked 1095 p4p, 1443 weight class) and Albert Hofmann (ranked 159 p4p, 202 weight class). Hofmann has chosen Trip Like I Do as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Marek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofmann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hofmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Marek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marek taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard.
Hofmann is nestled in close to Marek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marek manages to get to full guard.
Hofmann trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hofmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hofmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marek trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marek is looking for a triangle but Hofmann pushes his legs off easily.
Marek trying to keep a closed guard but Hofmann is proving a slippery customer.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Marek is looking for a triangle but Hofmann pushes his legs off easily.
Marek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hofmann's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marek trying to control but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
Hofmann pulls Marek in close to his closed guard and prevents Marek from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marek trying to control the position from guard on top but Hofmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hofmann has his foot on Marek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marek works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann being controlled here, momentarily.
Hofmann has his foot on Marek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marek works his way back into a safe position though.
Marek preventing the sweep.
Hofmann working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab.
Marek gets caught flat footed, as Hofmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hofmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Marek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hofmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hofmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hofmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marek's head.
Hofmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hofmann wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hofmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marek is adopting a defensive guard.
Marek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hofmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hofmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hofmann is aware though and is defending well.
Hofmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Hofmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hofmann is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marek has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hofmann is looking to defend but Marek has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hofmann! Marek pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hofmann taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Kamil Marek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Albert Hofmann spoke after the fight, saying 'I took too much.'.
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hype
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