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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jager Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman comes into the arena with Sharpshooter by Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. Weiss comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Through the Fire and Flames 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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165 cm
24
138 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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169 cm
28
134 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jager Hoffman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Weiss! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weiss works the jab nicely. Weiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Hoffman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but Weiss blocks with his arms.
Hoffman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weiss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weiss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoffman pulls him back up using the underhooks. Weiss is trying to force a seperation but Hoffman has the dominant position. A short right from Weiss on the inside. Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but Weiss blocks with his arms.
Weiss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoffman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hoffman misses with a knee strike.
Hoffman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Weiss is trying to stall.
Hoffman lands with a light punch inside. Weiss can't get the takedown.
Jager Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Weiss. Hoffman stops a takedown attempt from Weiss.
This has been an exciting period of action! Weiss avoiding damage as Hoffman throws knees to the body.
Hoffman looking to throw knees to the head but Weiss is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hoffman misses with a knee to the head. Weiss tries to break free but Hoffman pushes him back against the cage. Hoffman lands a shoulder strike. Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Weiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffman but Hoffman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hoffman dodges the punch combination from Weiss.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoffman as he jumps to the side. Hoffman wants to clinch up but Weiss keeps it at a distance. A jab lands there for Weiss. Hoffman tries to clinch but Weiss moves out of range. Hoffman is looking to clinch but Weiss is avoiding it.
Hoffman rushes Weiss and presses him up against the cage. Weiss is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoffman has double underhooks. Hoffman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hoffman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weiss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffman smiles and moves away.
Jager Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Weiss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Weiss looks gassed! Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Hoffman moves into range and clinches up with Weiss. Hoffman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weiss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Weiss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoffman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Weiss closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffman, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes Hoffman against the cage but Hoffman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Weiss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman. Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weiss paws at him with a jab and circles away. Weiss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice sprawl there from Hoffman as Weiss shoots in. Hoffman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weiss on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch. Weiss thows a body shot but no joy. Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Weiss circles away.
Erik Weiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Weiss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Weiss circles away.
Weiss keeps the fight on the outside. Hoffman throws a nice looking combination but Weiss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Weiss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Weiss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffman is fending him off so far but Weiss persists. Nope, Hoffman circles away and we're back to standing. Weiss keeps the fight on the outside. Weiss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffman but Hoffman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hoffman keeps the fight on the outside. Hoffman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weiss eats them both and turns towards Hoffman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Weiss misses with a double jab.
Hoffman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weiss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hoffman moves in looking to clinch but Weiss pushes him off. Hoffman tries to clinch there but Weiss circles away.
Weiss throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman forces Weiss back against the cage and clinches. Hoffman looking to throw knees to the head but Weiss is blocking nicely.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weiss avoids it. Hoffman gets underhooks to prevent Weiss's takedown attempt.
Weiss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoffman prevents it.
Hoffman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weiss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weiss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoffman just stands there and leans against the cage. Hoffman is stalling here.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but Weiss blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiss looks to land a combination but Hoffman avoids it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Weiss. Hoffman does a little dance to reset his feet. Weiss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jager Hoffman dominated that round. That's time! Hoffman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoffman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoffman swinging wildly here.
Weiss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range. Weiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hoffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A low kick from Weiss is predictable there and Hoffman counters by moving into the clinch. Hoffman with a knee to the head.
Weiss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoffman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weiss.
Weiss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hoffman tries to clinch but Weiss is having none of it. Weiss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Hoffman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hoffman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weiss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hoffman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Weiss! Hoffman controlling from mount. Hoffman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Hoffman works over Weiss's head and body with a nice combination. Weiss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffman is fending him off so far but Weiss persists. Nope, Hoffman circles away and we're back to standing. Jager Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Weiss. Weiss throws a right and a left that Hoffman avoids nicely. Weiss is breathing heavily. Weiss closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffman, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes Hoffman against the cage but Hoffman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weiss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoffman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weiss somewhat. Hoffman gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hoffman keeps control of Weiss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Weiss is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoffman has double underhooks. Weiss breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Weiss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffman has Weiss up against the cage in a clinch.
Weiss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Weiss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Weiss misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hoffman.
Weiss is rocked! Hoffman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weiss blocks it with crossed arms. Weiss is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoffman finish him? Weiss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weiss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffman smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weiss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman avoids it really well and circles away. Hoffman wants to clinch up but Weiss keeps it at a distance. Weiss seems to have recovered his senses. Weiss keeps the fight on the outside. Weiss fails to land with a series of punches.
Weiss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffman wants to clinch. Hoffman tries to clinch there but Weiss circles away.
Hoffman clinches with his opponent.
Hoffman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weiss tries to circle away but Hoffman has him pinned against the cage. Weiss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoffman just stands there and leans against the cage. Weiss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weiss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoffman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Weiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weiss tries to bum rush Hoffman with a series of wild strikes but Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hoffman moves into the clinch. Hoffman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Weiss tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Weiss drops back down to his feet.
Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Weiss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hoffman tries to clinch there but Weiss circles away.
Hoffman cracks Weiss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Weiss closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoffman's guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Weiss has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hoffman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Weiss is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hoffman pulls down on the head and he's put Weiss to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jager Hoffman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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