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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes into a darkened arena with his song building. X gonna give it to ya - DMX kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
Power fails to land the takedown.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
Hoffman staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Hoffman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoffman.
Hoffman avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoffman.
Nice straight punches there by Hoffman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoffman.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoffman cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Power works Hoffman's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hoffman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Power is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoffman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power tries to reverse the position but Hoffman maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman stands up from mount. Strange move.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
Wyatt Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Power blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoffman thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Power lands but Hoffman takes it in his stride.
It looks like Wyatt Hoffman has been cut.
Hoffman lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power clinches up with Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage.
Power looking for a takedown.
Power tries for a takedown. No joy.
Power wants a takedown but no success here.
Power looks gassed!
Power taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman takes one on the button.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
Jab by Hoffman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman tries a head kick but it misses.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoffman. That snapped Power's head back.
Hoffman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hoffman throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Hoffman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Power's guard.
Hoffman with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoffman is concentrating on defense, preventing Power from advancing position.
Hoffman is refusing to be controlled, as Power sits in half guard.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoffman defending well though.
Power wants to pass to mount but Hoffman is defending the position.
Hoffman wants to control but Power is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoffman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman scores with a three punch combo!
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Good work by Hoffman as he checks the leg kick.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power connects with the punch.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Hoffman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Hoffman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wyatt Hoffman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wyatt Hoffman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Power wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoffman connects with the punch.
Donk. Hoffman catches Power right on the button with a cross.
Hoffman throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffman misses with the combination.
Hoffman misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Power.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman moves away from the strike by Power.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Power is defended easily by Hoffman.
Hoffman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoffman wants to stand but Power is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoffman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power has a hand on Hoffman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hoffman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hoffman wants to control the action but instead Power gets a body lock and reverses into Hoffman's guard! Nice work!
Power postures up in Hoffman's guard and throws a big left but Hoffman blocks it.
Power is looking to stand up but Hoffman won't let him.
Hoffman pulls Power in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two 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.
Power won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hoffman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wyatt Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Hoffman lands an overhand right.
Power has managed to clinch.
Power lands an uppercut.
Power wants a takedown.
Power is breathing heavily.
Hoffman is trying to break free.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffman avoids it.
Power has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoffman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoffman working hard to break the clinch.
Hoffman wants to get back to striking at distance but Power won't allow it.
Power has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoffman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Power tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoffman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman throws a series of strikes that have Power backpedaling.
Hoffman scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Hoffman.
Hoffman moves out of range of the strikes.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman lands with a right hand.
Hoffman gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoffman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hoffman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Power.
Wyatt Hoffman is winning the standup battle so far.
Power closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wyatt Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffman. No joy for Power on that attempt.
Hoffman lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoffman with a jab.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power jabs Hoffman right on the nose. Hoffman blinks but takes it well.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Power is trying to defend but Hoffman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like Hoffman is going to stand back up.
Power moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Hoffman stands and throws Power's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Hoffman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wyatt Hoffman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Power tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Hoffman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoffman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoffman to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Hoffman ducks down to avoid it.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Power throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoffman throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman connects with a jab.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Hoffman misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Power slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Power has taken the fight to the clinch.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power has Hoffman pressed against the cage, preventing Hoffman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoffman up against the cage.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman lands a nice shot that snaps Power's head back.
Hoffman scores with a nice strike.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power slips under a jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoffman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power moves into full guard.
Hoffman wants to get up but he can't break Power's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Hoffman passes Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Power moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Hoffman is looking to stand up but Power won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Power is on top in guard.
Power looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Power throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
Hoffman has control of Power's left arm, preventing Power from doing any damage.
Hoffman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
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.
Power trying to move into half guard but instead Hoffman has managed to sweep!
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power wants to sweep here but Hoffman controlling him for the moment.
Hoffman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoffman throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoffman ducks right into an uppercut from Power.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power dodges the punch combination from Hoffman.
Hoffman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoffman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Hoffman!
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