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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Klaus Hoffmann has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus Hoffmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoffmann looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffmann's waist but Hoffmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phoenix off to one side.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hoffmann and sends Phoenix crashing to the mat! Hoffmann follows him down to the mat - Phoenix regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like John Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phoenix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Hoffmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phoenix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoffmann throwing shots but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is looking to control Hoffmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hoffmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann scores with a head kick.
Phoenix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoffmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoffmann is looking for a sweep.
Hoffmann is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hoffmann tries to improve position but can't.
Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phoenix decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoffmann to his feet.
Phoenix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phoenix slips nicely into half guard.
Phoenix seems to be working for a kimura but Hoffmann defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phoenix is taking a breather. Hoffmann 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.
Hoffmann is trying to stand.
Phoenix is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoffmann gets full guard.
Hoffmann is breathing heavily.
Hoffmann working a defensive guard here.
Phoenix stays in close to Hoffmann's body and controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix pushing down on Hoffmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phoenix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffmann sees it coming and defends easily.
Phoenix wants to control but Hoffmann is keeping him busy.
Hoffmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Phoenix.
Phoenix trying to control from half guard but Hoffmann is working away.
Hoffmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phoenix is thwarting Hoffmann's attempts to control the position.
Phoenix is looking for a kimura but Hoffmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phoenix to get the leverage.
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.
Hoffmann wants to get back to his feet.
Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffmann is looking to escape.
Phoenix wants to control but Hoffmann is keeping him busy.
Hoffmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffmann keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phoenix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phoenix lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Phoenix's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phoenix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phoenix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phoenix 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.
Hoffmann has momentary wrist control but Phoenix slips an elbow through the middle.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Hoffmann keeps moving.
Phoenix slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix is looking to take a break and control but Hoffmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann is looking to escape.
Phoenix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffmann sees it coming and defends easily.
Phoenix is trying to control. Hoffmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoffmann is trying to stand up here but Phoenix is controlling him well.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Phoenix keeps him under control.
Hoffmann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phoenix scores with a takedown into Hoffmann's guard.
Phoenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann wants to get back to his feet but Phoenix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Hoffmann keeps moving.
Hoffmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phoenix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoffmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffmann, not yet.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffmann can't keep his opponent in guard - Phoenix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Phoenix is looking to take a break and control but Hoffmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoffmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phoenix working the head and body with strikes.
Phoenix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phoenix seems to be working for a kimura but Hoffmann defends the submission attempt.
Hoffmann is trying to stand.
Phoenix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoffmann wants to improve his position but Phoenix is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffmann wants to get back to full guard.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Phoenix is trying to control. Hoffmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phoenix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffmann sees it coming and defends easily.
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffmann keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Phoenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hoffmann throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Klaus Hoffmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoffmann defends it nicely.
Hoffmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoffmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phoenix scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Phoenix connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoffmann tries to buck Phoenix off but he can't manage it.
Phoenix working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Phoenix controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hoffmann manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hoffmann is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Phoenix is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phoenix tries for a kimura but Hoffmann is defending well.
Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phoenix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoffmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoffmann misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix advances to mount.
Phoenix controlling from mount.
Phoenix wants to control the pace but Hoffmann is squirming around nicely.
Hoffmann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Phoenix is taking a breather. Hoffmann 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.
Phoenix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoffmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann wants to get back to his feet.
Phoenix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Phoenix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoffmann is just riding it out for now. Phoenix eventually gives up the hold.
Hoffmann is trying to stand up here but Phoenix is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffmann defends it well.
Phoenix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoffmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
John Phoenix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phoenix wants to control but Hoffmann is keeping him busy.
Hoffmann is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoffmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Klaus Hoffmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoffmann is desperately trying to improve his position but Phoenix has a good base and remains in mount.
Phoenix lands a heavy elbow.
Hoffmann throwing hammer fists to the chest of Phoenix. What's that going to do exactly?
Phoenix works his way to his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for John Phoenix!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for John Phoenix!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for John Phoenix!
John Phoenix wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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