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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tashy McTashigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tashy McTashigan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jefferson Hoffman's chin.
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278 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tashy McTashigan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTashigan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoffman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McTashigan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McTashigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
McTashigan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoffman tries to clinch but McTashigan is having none of it.
Hoffman has McTashigan up against the cage in a clinch.
McTashigan gets control of Hoffman's arms and successfully pulls guard. McTashigan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McTashigan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoffman is looking to stand up but McTashigan won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTashigan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoffman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoffman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McTashigan strikes from his own guard.
McTashigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McTashigan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffman.
McTashigan looking for a guillotine here but Hoffman defends easily.
McTashigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTashigan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hoffman wanted to stand there but McTashigan had control of the position.
McTashigan wants to stand and escape but Hoffman is having none of it.
McTashigan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hoffman is now in half guard.
Hoffman stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTashigan tries for a takedown but Hoffman circles away easily
and Hoffman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jefferson Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tashy McTashigan.
Hoffman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman working for a triangle but McTashigan defends it easily.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McTashigan passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McTashigan.
McTashigan wants to take a breather but Hoffman is having none of it.
McTashigan is looking for a kimura here.
McTashigan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hoffman!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tashy McTashigan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McTashigan tries for a takedown but Hoffman circles away easily
and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown. McTashigan fights it but they end up in guard.
McTashigan is trying to hold Hoffman in close to prevent damage but Hoffman has managed to pass into half guard.
Hoffman thows a huge punch but McTashigan dodges it nicely.
McTashigan wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy.
McTashigan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hoffman manages to pass to mount!
McTashigan wants to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hoffman.
Hoffman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jefferson Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McTashigan tries to reverse the position but Hoffman maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTashigan is squirming around, avoiding Hoffman's attempts to control the action.
McTashigan tries to reverse the position but Hoffman maintains control.
McTashigan tries to hold on but Hoffman pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTashigan is trying to stand.
McTashigan can't escape the position.
McTashigan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McTashigan tries to hold on but Hoffman pushes him away.
McTashigan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoffman has a good base and remains in mount.
McTashigan gets back to half guard.
McTashigan is breathing heavily.
Hoffman throws a strike but McTashigan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTashigan wants to improve his position but instead Hoffman has moved into half guard.
Hoffman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McTashigan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McTashigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffman.
McTashigan has hold of Hoffman's hands but Hoffman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McTashigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Hoffman thows a huge punch but McTashigan dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Hoffman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McTashigan throws a series of punches but Hoffman moves out of range.
McTashigan tries for a takedown but Hoffman circles away easily
and Hoffman moves into the clinch.
McTashigan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but McTashigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McTashigan just stands there and leans against the cage.
McTashigan is trying to stall.
Hoffman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McTashigan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTashigan dives in and grabs Hoffman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes down on McTashigan's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTashigan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoffman backs up against the cage.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Hoffman jumps guard but McTashigan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoffman has McTashigan pushed against the cage.
McTashigan tries to break the clinch but Hoffman is controlling the position.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but McTashigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McTashigan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoffman to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoffman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoffman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McTashigan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTashigan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoffman won't allow it.
Hoffman effectively controlling the action here.
Hoffman being controlled against the cage.
Hoffman jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle here but McTashigan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McTashigan wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his arm.
Hoffman is looking to reverse the position.
McTashigan tries for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
Hoffman regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTashigan winds up and cracks Hoffman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McTashigan is just content to waste time from the top position. Hoffman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTashigan defends well.
McTashigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tashy McTashigan.
I think McTashigan 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jefferson Hoffman!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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