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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Hoberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mitch Hoberman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Hoberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Metzger!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoberman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metzger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metzger throws a leg kick but Hoberman moved away.
Metzger looks to land a body kick but Hoberman moved away.
Hoberman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoberman lands a body shot.
Metzger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoberman is looking to land body kicks.
Hoberman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metzger doesn't seem bothered though.
Metzger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoberman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hoberman thumps Metzger with a low kick.
Metzger looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
Hoberman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hoberman.
Hoberman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoberman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Viktor Metzger has been cut.
Metzger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metzger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoberman taking a breather.
Metzger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoberman or not.
Metzger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoberman lands a good knee to the midsection. Metzger won't want to take too many of those.
Hoberman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Metzger blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger misses with some punches.
Hoberman lands a knee to the head.
Hoberman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoberman lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoberman misses with a knee to the head.
Hoberman trying to land knees to the body.
Hoberman trying to land knees to the body.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metzger misses with a punch to the body.
Hoberman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Metzger's face.
Hoberman landing knees to the body.
Hoberman missing with knees to the body.
Hoberman with a knee to the head.
Metzger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoberman looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoberman trying to control the position but instead, Metzger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoberman into the cage.
Hoberman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Metzger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoberman lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman is pressed up against the cage. Metzger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoberman down to the mat. Hoberman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Metzger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoberman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoberman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metzger's hands.
Hoberman tries to clinch but Metzger is having none of it.
Hoberman throws a shot to the body.
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!
Metzger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoberman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Metzger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Metzger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metzger throws a leg kick
and Hoberman counters with a left and a right that stings Metzger.
Hoberman closes the distance and clinches.
Hoberman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Metzger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoberman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoberman landing knees to the body.
Hoberman lands a knee to the body.
Hoberman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoberman with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoberman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Metzger's brow.
Metzger avoids the elbow strike from Hoberman, against the cage.
Hoberman working Metzger over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hoberman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoberman lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoberman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoberman obliges.
Hoberman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Metzger stalling.
Hoberman looking to throw knees to the head but Metzger is blocking nicely.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman has him pressed against the cage.
Hoberman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoberman lands a good knee to the midsection. Metzger won't want to take too many of those.
Metzger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metzger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metzger wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoberman won't allow it.
Metzger is trying to break free.
Hoberman lands a knee to the head.
Metzger manages to break the clinch.
Hoberman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoberman lands a head kick. Metzger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metzger blocks a head kick by Hoberman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman is controlling him.
Metzger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoberman's elbow.
Hoberman is pushing Metzger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Metzger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metzger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoberman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mitch Hoberman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Metzger.
Good body shot from Metzger.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman has him pressed against the cage.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman has him pressed against the cage.
Hoberman scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Viktor Metzger's cut even more.
Hoberman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoberman gets underhooks to prevent Metzger's takedown attempt.
Hoberman lands a good knee to the midsection. Metzger won't want to take too many of those.
Hoberman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metzger struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoberman controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoberman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoberman tries a knee to the head but Metzger blocks it.
Metzger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metzger wants to break free but Hoberman has control.
Hoberman prevents Metzger from breaking the clinch.
Hoberman connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Hoberman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Metzger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoberman clobbers Metzger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metzger misses with a head kick.
Metzger misses with a leg kick
and Hoberman counters with a nice body kick.
Hoberman tries to close the distance and clinch but Metzger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metzger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoberman scores with a jab.
Hoberman lands with a good body shot.
Metzger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoberman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metzger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Metzger slips a jab and a cross from Hoberman.
Hoberman tries to close the distance and clinch but Metzger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Metzger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Metzger.
Hoberman misses with a two punch combination.
Metzger is breathing heavily.
Hoberman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metzger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoberman throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoberman wants to clinch.
Metzger feints and then cracks Hoberman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoberman down.
Mitch Hoberman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metzger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Metzger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Metzger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoberman swings for the body but Metzger moves out of range.
Metzger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
Metzger lands with a good body shot.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitch Hoberman is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Metzger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoberman is looking to clinch but Metzger is avoiding it.
Metzger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoberman counters with a left and a right that stings Metzger.
Metzger misses the shot to the body.
Metzger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoberman is out of range.
Hoberman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metzger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger misses with a leg kick
and Hoberman counters with a left and a right that stings Metzger.
Metzger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoberman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoberman connects with a jab.
Metzger keeps the fight on the outside.
Metzger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoberman.
Metzger misses with a leg kick
and Hoberman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoberman taking a breather.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metzger breaks the clinch.
Metzger wants to land a leg kick but Hoberman is out of range.
Metzger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoberman fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoberman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metzger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoberman was well out of range. Poor timing from Metzger.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
Metzger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoberman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metzger can pounce on him.
Hoberman wants to clinch.
Hoberman throws a head kick that misses
and Metzger counters with a head kick. That will keep Hoberman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Metzger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoberman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metzger at a distance.
Metzger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hoberman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoberman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoberman misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Metzger is predictable there
and Hoberman moves into the clinch.
Hoberman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metzger.
Hoberman looking to throw knees to the head but Metzger is blocking nicely.
Metzger manages to break the clinch.
Metzger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metzger looks to throw a body kick
and Hoberman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metzger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoberman counters with a series of strikes. Metzger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoberman tries to clinch
and Metzger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Metzger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metzger looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoberman is just out of range.
Hoberman throws a head kick that misses.
Hoberman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metzger can do to turn this around?
Hoberman misses with a head kick.
Hoberman swings for the body but Metzger moves out of range.
Metzger 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.
Metzger slips under a jab.
Metzger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metzger connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Metzger.
Metzger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoberman fails to land with a series of punches.
Metzger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No joy there for Hoberman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mitch Hoberman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Metzger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoberman lands a two punch combo.
Metzger misses the shot to the body.
Hoberman tests Metzger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Hoberman does no damage.
Hoberman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoberman staying out of range there.
Metzger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metzger tries to score with a low kick but Hoberman moves his leg out of the way.
Metzger misses with a kick to the body
and Hoberman counters with a series of strikes. Metzger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoberman lands a head kick. Metzger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metzger tries to work over Hoberman's front leg with a kick but Hoberman checks it.
Metzger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoberman forces Metzger back against the cage and clinches.
Metzger blocks an elbow strike from Hoberman.
Metzger stalling in the clinch but Hoberman improves position.
Metzger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoberman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoberman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Metzger's face.
Metzger wants to break free but Hoberman has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger breaks from the clinch.
Hoberman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoberman throws a sloppy head kick and Metzger moves out of range easily.
Metzger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoberman counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Hoberman.
Metzger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Metzger is predictable there
and Hoberman counters with a good, hard body kick but Metzger shrugs it off.
Metzger throws a lazy body kick
and Hoberman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metzger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metzger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoberman lands a head kick. Metzger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoberman moves into the clinch.
Metzger has had enough of the clinch but Hoberman keeps him there for the moment.
Mitch Hoberman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoberman is looking to control Metzger's arms but Metzger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoberman has his back to the cage.
Hoberman scores with a knee to the head.
Hoberman tries to stall but Metzger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoberman obliges.
Metzger working hard to break the clinch.
Hoberman lands an elbow just above Metzger 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metzger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoberman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoberman lands a damaging elbow.
Metzger avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoberman.
Metzger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoberman wants to stall.
Metzger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metzger moves forwards but Hoberman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses
and Hoberman counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Hoberman.
Hoberman delivers a nice body kick.
Hoberman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metzger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to de liver by Hoberman. Beautiful body shot.
Hoberman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metzger on the side of the head.
Hoberman lands a jab to Metzger's midsection.
Hoberman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman throws an elbow but it misses.
Metzger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Metzger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoberman prevents Metzger from breaking the clinch.
Hoberman slows down the pace here.
Hoberman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metzger as Hoberman tries to tie him up.
Metzger wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoberman won't allow it.
Metzger can't find room to land a body shot as Hoberman controls the action.
Hoberman trying to land knees to the body.
Metzger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoberman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Metzger.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoberman.
Hoberman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoberman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoberman lands a knee to the body.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman has him pressed against the cage.
Hoberman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viktor Metzger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoberman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoberman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoberman.
Metzger tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoberman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Metzger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metzger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoberman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Metzger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoberman tries to land knees in the clinch but Metzger avoids the damage to the body.
Metzger tries to throw a body punch but Hoberman avoids it by throwing Metzger back against the cage.
Metzger avoiding damage as Hoberman throws knees to the body.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Hoberman is controlling him.
Mitch Hoberman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoberman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Metzger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoberman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Hoberman.
Metzger tries to circle away but Hoberman has him pinned against the cage.
Metzger managing to block the knees to the body from Hoberman.
Metzger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metzger tries to keep at a distance but Hoberman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metzger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoberman lands a nice elbow.
Metzger misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Hoberman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoberman 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Hoberman!
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