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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casper Blacknota (ranked 3132 p4p, 4887 weight class) and Leon Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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164
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Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casper Blacknota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Hoffmann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacknota fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoffmann sprawls well initially but Blacknota persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffmann tries to get to full guard but Blacknota has control of the leg.
Blacknota tries to pass to full mount but Hoffmann defends it.
Hoffmann wants to improve his position but Blacknota is controlling well.
Blacknota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blacknota tries to pass to full mount but Hoffmann defends it.
Blacknota seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoffmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoffmann landing a few short strikes.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Blacknota keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blacknota has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Blacknota throwing strikes here but Hoffmann is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoffmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffmann is still trying to improve position.
Blacknota thowing shots but they're missing.
Hoffmann is desperately trying to improve his position but Blacknota has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blacknota looking to control but Hoffmann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffmann is desperately trying to improve his position but Blacknota has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoffmann has given up his back here. Will Blacknota look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Blacknota trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoffmann wants to escape the position.
Hoffmann breaks Blacknota's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blacknota working a defensive guard here.
Hoffmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blacknota working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Hoffmann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hoffmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffmann chips away with some ground and pound.
Blacknota 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.
Hoffmann controlling from the top position.
Blacknota will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blacknota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffmann is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Blacknota dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hoffmann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoffmann showed some decent athleticism there.
Blacknota actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffmann is taking a breather. Blacknota 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.
Blacknota is looking to improve his position.
Blacknota works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Hoffmann has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoffmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blacknota swivels and escapes.
Blacknota fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffmann is defended easily by Blacknota.
It looked like Blacknota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blacknota scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoffmann manages to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Blacknota keeps him under control.
Blacknota throwing shots but Hoffmann is blocking nicely.
Blacknota prevents Hoffmann from improving his position.
Blacknota working Hoffmann over with strikes.
Hoffmann manages to get to full guard.
Hoffmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blacknota manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacknota controls Hoffmann momentarily but Hoffmann frees himself.
Hoffmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blacknota trying to control the position.
Hoffmann wants to control from the top but Blacknota keeps moving.
Casper Blacknota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffmann 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blacknota wants to stand and escape but Hoffmann is having none of it.
Hoffmann controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hoffmann.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blacknota is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Blacknota dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Blacknota, which made it look bad.
Hoffmann shoots in but Blacknota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blacknota closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoffmann quickly recovers to half guard.
Blacknota trying to control the action but Hoffmann is working from the bottom.
Hoffmann landing small, sideways elbows.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Blacknota keeps him under control.
Hoffmann is refusing to be controlled, as Blacknota sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Blacknota keeps him under control.
Blacknota blocks the strikes from Hoffmann.
Blacknota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffmann can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacknota seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoffmann is looking for a sweep. Blacknota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffmann striking from the bottom.
Hoffmann is pressing down on Blacknota's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blacknota won't allow Hoffmann to sweep him here.
Blacknota postures up and lands a big shot to Hoffmann's brow.
Hoffmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffmann keeps trying to improve his position.
Blacknota wants to control from the top but Hoffmann keeps moving.
Hoffmann striking from his own guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacknota passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Blacknota there.
Hoffmann has a hand on Blacknota's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Blacknota takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hoffmann regains half guard.
Blacknota is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blacknota wants to pass the guard but Hoffmann is keeping the position.
Hoffmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blacknota trying to control but Hoffmann is working from the bottom.
Hoffmann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blacknota controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blacknota trying to control here.
Hoffmann controlling the action here.
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.
Hoffmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blacknota defending well though.
Blacknota is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoffmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leon Hoffmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casper Blacknota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blacknota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffmann.
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 Casper Blacknota.
Well Blacknota 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Blacknota!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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