PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 1113 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Albert Hofmann (ranked 146 p4p, 194 weight class). Hofmann has chosen Primer 55 - Dose as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aztlan
vs
Hofmann

178 cm
22
186
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180
7 - 3 - 0

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World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aztlan misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Hofmann's shoulder, as Hofmann tries to avoid the shot.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aztlan throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.
Hofmann is standing up over Aztlan. Aztlan looks to escape but Hofmann dives into side control.

Aztlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hofmann scoring with punches from side control.
Aztlan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hofmann.
Aztlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan parries the strikes from Hofmann easily there. Hofmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aztlan to escape.
Aztlan trying to remain calm as Hofmann controls from the top position.
Hofmann misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hofmann working away.
Aztlan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hofmann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hofmann in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
Hofmann wants to control for a moment but Aztlan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hofmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aztlan is refusing to be controlled, as Hofmann sits in half guard.
Aztlan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann throwing shots but Aztlan is blocking nicely.
Hofmann lands with a punch from half guard.
Hofmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hofmann is just content to waste time from the top position. Aztlan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aztlan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aztlan managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztlan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aztlan misses with a hook

and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aztlan!
Aztlan wants to control but Hofmann postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hofmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aztlan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hofmann tries to score with some ground and pound. Aztlan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aztlan tries to improve position but can't.
Hofmann working the strikes but Aztlan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Hofmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan trying to control but Hofmann postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aztlan misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely.
Hofmann throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aztlan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hofmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Aztlan misses

and Hofmann counters with a single leg into guard. Aztlan didn't expect that.
Hofmann won't allow Aztlan to sweep him here.
Aztlan has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
Aztlan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aztlan controlling Hofmann's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hofmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hofmann.
Aztlan cracks a nice hook into Hofmann's ribs.
Hofmann moves out of range as Aztlan strikes.
Aztlan misses with a lunging right hand

and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Aztlan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Aztlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Aztlan is predictable there

and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.

Aztlan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aztlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hofmann manages to avoid it.
Hofmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aztlan defends it well.
A low kick from Aztlan misses

and Hofmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Hofmann is looking to advance position but Aztlan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hofmann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hofmann content to stall in guard here.
Aztlan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aztlan, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aztlan wants to get back to his feet but Hofmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hofmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hofmann.
Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan throws a sloppy head kick

and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Aztlan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Hofmann throwing strikes but Aztlan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hofmann prevents Aztlan from improving position.
Hofmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aztlan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Aztlan keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hofmann wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Aztlan keeps him under control.

Hofmann looking for submissions off his back.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hofmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan postures up.

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.

Hofmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aztlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Hofmann as he connects with a hook.
Hofmann looks to clinch
letting Aztlan counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Hofmann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aztlan throws a leg kick

and Hofmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Albert Hofmann just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hofmann staying out of range there.
Aztlan throws a sloppy body shot
and Hofmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hofmann has time to react.
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hofmann doesn't seem phased though.
Hofmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aztlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hofmann.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztlan throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the body
and Hofmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hofmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aztlan.
A jab from Aztlan misses.
Hofmann with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aztlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hofmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aztlan. That's going to slow Hofmann down.
Hofmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hofmann has time to react.
Aztlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aztlan misses with the body kick

and Hofmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hofmann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Aztlan 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.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aztlan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aztlan.
Hofmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Aztlan misses.
Hofmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aztlan.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aztlan as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Aztlan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hofmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hofmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hofmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztlan walks into a jab.
Aztlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hofmann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aztlan misses the body punch
enabling Hofmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Aztlan throws a combination that misses

and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hofmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hofmann distracts Aztlan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hofmann's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!

Hofmann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan throws a body punch but Hofmann moves out of range.
Hofmann needs to keep his hands up - Aztlan had a free shot at his head there.
Hofmann misses with a body shot.
Hofmann swings for the body but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aztlan lands a head kick. Hofmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aztlan misses with a head kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hofmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
It seemed like Hofmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a leg kick

and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hofmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hofmann postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Aztlan working a defensive guard here.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Aztlan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztlan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hofmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aztlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Aztlan throws a right hand that misses

and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aztlan won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofmann wants to control but Aztlan is keeping him busy.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hofmann working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hofmann working away.
Hofmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Hofmann lands a few punches from side control.

Hofmann swings around for an armbar but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hofmann's guard.
Hofmann trying to keep a closed guard but Aztlan is proving a slippery customer.

Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.
Hofmann keeping full guard, as Aztlan tries to pass.
Aztlan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan.
I think Aztlan 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, 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.