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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hoffmann (ranked 2738 p4p, 2210 weight class) and Layne Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layne Villegas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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174 cm 25 164 2 - 3 - 0 |
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179 cm 25 163 3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling Basic striking Very quick |
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Good wrestler Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Hoffmann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Layne Villegas! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Villegas, which made it look bad. Villegas throws a hook but Hoffmann blocks it. Villegas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hoffmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Villegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Leon Hoffmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoffmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoffmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Villegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hoffmann. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoffmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hoffmann tries for a takedown but Villegas circles away easily enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Villegas sprawls well. Villegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffmann gets slowly back to his feet. Hoffmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hoffmann tries for a takedown but Villegas circles away easily and Hoffmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab. Hoffmann with a lazy takedown attempt letting Villegas counter with a right hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffmann is defended easily by Villegas. Hoffmann shoots and misses and Villegas counters with a straight right hand. Hoffmann shoots in for a double leg but Villegas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Villegas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoffmann with a poor takedown and Villegas counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Villegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hoffmann tries for a takedown but Villegas circles away easily and Villegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Villegas looks to land a right hand but Hoffmann moved out of range. Hoffmann misses with a takedown and Villegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hoffmann with a poor takedown and Villegas counters with a stiff right hand. Hoffmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Villegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circle momentarily. Villegas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Villegas slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffmann, before circling back to the center of the mat. Villegas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hoffmann shoots and misses enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab. Hoffmann with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab. Hoffmann is breathing heavily. Nice jab there from Villegas. Villegas lands with an overhand left. Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt and Villegas counters with a nice uppercut.
 Hoffmann is rocked! Hoffmann tries for a takedown but Villegas circles away easily and Villegas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Oh Hoffmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Villegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoffmann misses with a takedown and Villegas counters with a crisp right that sends Hoffmann to the canvas! Villegas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Layne Villegas! Layne Villegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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