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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between joe hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelios Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, joe hoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evangelios Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alkofer did well to prevent hoe getting side control.
hoe trying to control from half guard but Alkofer is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alkofer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time hoe.
hoe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
hoe wants to take a breather but Alkofer is having none of it.
Alkofer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with hoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alkofer is trying to get back to full guard.
Alkofer looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer tries to roll over but hoe keeps him under control.
Alkofer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
hoe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alkofer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now hoe has Alkofer in his guard.
Alkofer wanted to stand there but hoe had control of the position.
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.
hoe is looking for a triangle but Alkofer pushes his legs off easily.
Alkofer wants to stand but hoe is controlling his posture from full guard.
hoe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
hoe is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer trying to control but hoe is working from the bottom.
hoe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alkofer has picked hoe up and slammed him! hoe can't keep hold of the triangle and Alkofer manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
hoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alkofer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
hoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alkofer is trying to control. hoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alkofer is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed hoe to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
hoe keeping moving, preventing Alkofer from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe hoe dominated that round.
That's time! hoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from hoe is defended easily by Alkofer.
hoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alkofer as he avoids it easily.
Alkofer gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alkofer tries to clinch up.
Alkofer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkofer clinches up with hoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Alkofer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alkofer breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alkofer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe hoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Alkofer tries to sprawl out of it but hoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alkofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alkofer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alkofer wants to clinch up but hoe keeps it at a distance.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alkofer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
hoe tries to reverse the position but Alkofer maintains control.
Alkofer is stalling here but it's allowed hoe to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer wants to lay and pray for a moment but hoe keeps working.
hoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alkofer wants to take a breather but hoe is having none of it.
Alkofer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hoe wants to get back to full guard.
Alkofer wants to lay and pray for a moment but hoe keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alkofer gets the takedown into side control.
Alkofer is looking to take a break and control but hoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hoe is looking to regain half guard here but Alkofer keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alkofer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelios Alkofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
hoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alkofer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alkofer throwing shots but hoe is blocking nicely.
hoe tries to get to full guard but Alkofer has control of the leg.
Alkofer wants to free his trapped foot but hoe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alkofer looking for a submission but hoe manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alkofer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
hoe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alkofer!
Alkofer is trying desperately to improve position.
hoe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alkofer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alkofer tries to lock up and control but hoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
hoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alkofer is looking to improve his position but hoe isn't that keen on the idea.
hoe wants to control the pace but Alkofer is squirming around nicely.
Alkofer tries to hold on but hoe pushes him away.
hoe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alkofer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
hoe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alkofer is surviving well by controlling hoe's body position as best he can.
Alkofer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hoe wants to control the pace but Alkofer is squirming around nicely.
hoe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alkofer turns into him and now he's in hoe's guard.
Alkofer won't allow hoe to sweep him here.
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.
Alkofer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on hoe, up you get!
Alkofer scores a takedown into full mount!
Alkofer trying to control but hoe is having none of it.
hoe is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evangelios Alkofer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alkofer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evangelios Alkofer!
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