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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Hoberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Hoberman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoberman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Christian connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Hoberman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian misses with a hook. Hoberman ducked under it nicely.
Christian takes a swing at Hoberman's ribcage but misses.
Christian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christian misses the shot to the body.
Hoberman stuffs the takedown.
Hoberman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christian misses with a hook.
Hoberman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Christian takes a step back to recover.
Christian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoberman misses with the combination.
Christian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christian throws a right hand that Hoberman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoberman also avoids with ease.
Hoberman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christian.
Hoberman scores with a nice body kick.
Mitch Hoberman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoberman swinging wildly here.
Christian shoots in for a takedown but Hoberman shows good takedown defense.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoberman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoberman cracks the inside of Christian's front leg.
Christian is breathing heavily.
Christian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Christian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoberman keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully.
Christian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christian preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoberman is retaining full guard.
Christian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoberman looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian trying to control but Hoberman is working from the bottom.
Christian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoberman is retaining full guard.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hoberman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian is really struggling to control Hoberman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Archer Christian has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hoberman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christian. Christian obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoberman tries a head kick but it misses.
Christian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoberman.
Hoberman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Mitch Hoberman has been cut.
Christian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoberman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoberman but Hoberman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archer Christian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Christian.
Hoberman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoberman is looking to land body kicks.
Christian is looking to chop away at Hoberman's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoberman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Hoberman tenderised Christian's leg. Christian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoberman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christian backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Hoberman.
Hoberman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoberman throws a head kick that Christian semi-blocks.
Hoberman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoberman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoberman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoberman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christian controls the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoberman wants to sweep here but Christian controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitch Hoberman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mitch Hoberman'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.
Christian scores a takedown into full mount!
Hoberman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christian.
Christian looking to control but Hoberman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoberman is desperately trying to improve his position but Christian has a good base and remains in mount.
Christian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Christian trying to control but Hoberman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoberman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Christian raining down shots from the mount!
Christian content just to control the position here.
Christian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoberman is looking to escape.
Christian is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hoberman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hoberman!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoberman wanted to stand there but Christian had control of the position.
Christian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoberman's guard.
Hoberman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christian controls the pace.
Christian throwing strikes from guard but Hoberman blocks nicely.
Hoberman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian trying to control but Hoberman is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christian stands up over Hoberman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Christian postures up in Hoberman's guard and throws a big left but Hoberman blocks it.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoberman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian cracks Hoberman with a solid left hand.
Hoberman keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully.
Archer Christian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christian is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoberman has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoberman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoberman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hoberman keeps moving.
Christian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Hoberman's cut.
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!
Christian dives in and grabs Hoberman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoberman pushes down on Christian's head and hops out.
Christian throws a leg kick which misses Hoberman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoberman tries to avoid it.
Christian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Archer Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoberman is looking to clinch.
Hoberman throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
Hoberman slips a jab and a cross from Christian.
Hoberman throws a leg kick which misses Christian's front leg but catches the back leg as Christian tries to avoid it.
Hoberman misses with a leg kick.
Hoberman throws a solid leg kick but Christian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoberman.
Hoberman misses with a looping right.
Archer Christian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoberman is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoberman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoberman looks to land a combination but Christian avoids it well.
Hoberman lands a nice hook to Christian's body. Christian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Christian misses.
Hoberman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christian takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian shoots for a takedown but Hoberman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoberman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christian looks to land a combination. Hoberman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Christian moves out of range of the strikes.
Christian tries to move into range but Hoberman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christian fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archer Christian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoberman throws a sloppy head kick and Christian moves out of range easily.
Hoberman checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoberman.
Jab by Hoberman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoberman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoberman connects with the punch.
Hoberman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Hoberman misses.
Christian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hoberman misses.
Christian connects with a jab.
Hoberman lands a head kick. Christian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoberman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoberman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Hoberman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Christian misses its intended target.
Hoberman lands a head kick. Christian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoberman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christian tries a low kick but Hoberman avoids it.
Christian swinging wildly here.
Hoberman cracks the inside of Christian's front leg.
A head kick misses from Hoberman.
Hoberman connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoberman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christian. Christian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoberman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoberman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoberman there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Christian misses with a straight right.
Mitch Hoberman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoberman throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
Hoberman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from Hoberman misses.
Christian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christian lands in his opponent's guard.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hoberman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoberman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Christian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoberman is keeping the position for now.
Hoberman wants to sweep here but Christian controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoberman trying to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hoberman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Hoberman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoberman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Hoberman!
A victorious Mitch Hoberman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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