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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nicolosi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Step Down. Mauricio Nicolosi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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214 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Nicolosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Hoffman.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Nicolosi moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Nicolosi saw that one coming.
Nicolosi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wyatt Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolosi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolosi.
Hoffman looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolosi slips under a jab.
Nicolosi wants to slow Hoffman down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicolosi ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Nicolosi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but Hoffman blocks with his arms.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nicolosi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoffman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicolosi drops back down to his feet.
Nicolosi missing with knees to the body.
Nicolosi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hoffman is trying to keep an underhook but Nicolosi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hoffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nicolosi is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
Nicolosi is looking for a kimura here.
Nicolosi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nicolosi is trying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Nicolosi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nicolosi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nicolosi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolosi moves out of range easily.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
A big right from Hoffman misses.
Nicolosi throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicolosi misses with a head kick.
Hoffman misses with a wild combination.
Hoffman moves out of range as Nicolosi throws a body kick.
Nicolosi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoffman.
Hoffman thows a body shot but no joy.
Nicolosi looks for the body kick but Hoffman saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoffman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicolosi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Nicolosi moved out of range.
Nicolosi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolosi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolosi throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
Nicolosi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolosi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffman smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Nicolosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolosi. That's going to slow Hoffman down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Hoffman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoffman checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nicolosi drops an elbow to the side of Hoffman's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicolosi throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi is trying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.
Nicolosi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nicolosi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicolosi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Nicolosi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nicolosi scores with a leg kick.
Nicolosi scores with a leg kick.
Hoffman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nicolosi tries to land a leg kick but Hoffman saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Nicolosi.
Hoffman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nicolosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolosi. That's going to slow Hoffman down.
Nicolosi scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolosi scores with a push kick.
A leg kick checked by Hoffman.
Nicolosi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mauricio Nicolosi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolosi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to bum rush Nicolosi with a series of wild strikes but Nicolosi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicolosi lands with a kick to the temple. Hoffman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Nicolosi's head but Nicolosi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolosi tries to score with a low kick but Hoffman moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoffman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nicolosi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolosi moves into the clinch.
Nicolosi is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoffman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but Hoffman won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Nicolosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolosi jumps guard but Hoffman stands there with Nicolosi around his waist. Nicolosi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicolosi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nicolosi has Hoffman pressed against the cage, preventing Hoffman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoffman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoffman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nicolosi wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi looking for a takedown.
Nicolosi is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoffman is looking to break free of the clinch but Nicolosi has double underhooks.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicolosi drops back down to his feet.
Nicolosi fails to pull guard.
Nicolosi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoffman uses from the top position.
Hoffman tries to stand but Nicolosi is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicolosi is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nicolosi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nicolosi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nicolosi!
Hoffman is not content to let Nicolosi control the position.
Hoffman struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicolosi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nicolosi 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.
A lull in the action here.
Nicolosi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nicolosi scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicolosi scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicolosi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nicolosi advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Nicolosi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Nicolosi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Nicolosi cracks the inside of Hoffman's front leg.
Good leg kick by Nicolosi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoffman dips to his left and cracks Nicolosi with an uppercut!
Hoffman swinging wilding here.
Nicolosi throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Nicolosi moved out of range.
Hoffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicolosi lands a head kick. Hoffman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi is looking to slow Hoffman down with leg kicks.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolosi lands a jab to the head.
Hoffman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicolosi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nicolosi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nicolosi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicolosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoffman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicolosi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffman is refusing to be controlled, as Nicolosi sits in half guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nicolosi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nicolosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nicolosi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nicolosi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nicolosi is looking to advance position but Hoffman won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman missing with punches from the bottom.
Nicolosi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicolosi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nicolosi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nicolosi lands strikes from half guard.
Nicolosi trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Nicolosi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mauricio Nicolosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nicolosi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Nicolosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nicolosi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoffman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoffman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nicolosi.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nicolosi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Hoffman does no damage.
Nicolosi has closed the distance and engaged Hoffman in a clinch.
Wyatt Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolosi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoffman pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Nicolosi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicolosi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Nicolosi!
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