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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian has chosen Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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207 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
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215 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian throws a hook but Hoffman blocks it.
Kermodian misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kermodian.
Kermodian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kermodian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kermodian scores with a head kick. Hoffman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kermodian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
Kermodian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoffman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kermodian somewhat.
Hoffman throws a right hand that Kermodian ducks under and follows up with a left that Kermodian also avoids with ease.
Kermodian throws out a leg kick but Hoffman moves out of range and Kermodian only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoffman lands an overhand right.
Kermodian cracks the inside of Hoffman's front leg.
Kermodian swings for the body but Hoffman moves out of range.
Kermodian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kermodian throws a front kick aimed at Hoffman's knee but Hoffman avoids it well.
Kermodian connects with a looping right hand.
Mark Kermodian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman blocks the body kick.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Kermodian, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Kermodian against the cage but Kermodian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kermodian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kermodian ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kermodian manages to avoid it.
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!
Kermodian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kermodian moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kermodian throws an off balance right hand
and Hoffman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kermodian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kermodian fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoffman in the body.
Kermodian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kermodian scores with the left hand. Hoffman knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman slips a jab from Kermodian.
Kermodian delivers a nice body kick.
Kermodian is looking to chop away at Hoffman's legs.
Kermodian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian throws a right hand that Hoffman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoffman also avoids with ease.
Kermodian shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoffman tries to sprawl out of it but Kermodian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoffman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wyatt Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kermodian.
Hoffman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kermodian throws a big shot that misses.
Kermodian shoots in and drives through. Hoffman sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermodian is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoffman checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kermodian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hoffman scores a takedown into full mount!
Hoffman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hoffman looking to secure an arm triangle but Kermodian defends it well.
Kermodian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kermodian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman pulls Kermodian in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kermodian preventing the sweep.
Hoffman seems keen to control Kermodian's posture.
Kermodian wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Hoffman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kermodian!
Hoffman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hoffman is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian can't escape the position.
Kermodian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kermodian trying to hold on to Hoffman's head to control him but Hoffman postures up.
Kermodian tries to get to full guard but Hoffman has control of the leg.
Hoffman works his way into full mount!
Hoffman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kermodian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hoffman.
Kermodian tries to reverse the position but Hoffman maintains control.
Hoffman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kermodian is looking to escape.
Hoffman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hoffman's lack of action.
Kermodian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoffman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoffman's back!
Kermodian looking for the RNC.
Wyatt Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kermodian wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy.
Kermodian keeps control of the position easily here as Hoffman tries to buck him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kermodian.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermodian missing with strikes from the back.
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 Wyatt Hoffman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kermodian gets caught napping as Hoffman dives in and scores a takedown. Kermodian manages to retain guard.
Hoffman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kermodian keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Kermodian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kermodian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kermodian with shots to the head and body - Hoffman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kermodian avoids the attempt from Hoffman to control.
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Kermodian's attempts to control the action.
Kermodian in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kermodian wants to control the pace but Hoffman is squirming around nicely.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Kermodian is pressing down on Hoffman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoffman is holding on for now.
Kermodian 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hoffman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hoffman is pulling down on Kermodian's head. It's preventing any offense from Kermodian, at least for the moment.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kermodian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kermodian staying out of range there.
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kermodian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoffman lands a jab to the nose.
Kermodian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kermodian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Kermodian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Kermodian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoffman is trying to defend but Kermodian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kermodian controlling the action here.
Kermodian is looking to advance position but Hoffman won't allow it.
Hoffman is trying to stand up here but Kermodian is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermodian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Kermodian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kermodian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kermodian 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kermodian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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