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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knock Out has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman clinches.
Hoffman fails to pull guard.
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Out manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Out gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out taking a breather.
We've been hearing reports that Hoffman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoffman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Out shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoffman jumps guard but Out stands there with Hoffman around his waist. Hoffman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoffman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoffman has clasped his hands together around Out's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman looks up at the clock and then as Out takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hoffman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hoffman tries for a kimura but Out is defending well.
Hoffman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out tries to bench press Hoffman off him but Hoffman keeps the position.
Hoffman swings around for an armbar but Out sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoffman 's guard.
Out slips nicely into half guard.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Out is controlling well.
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Out passes into half guard.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Out stands up from half guard.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Out saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out throws a hook but Hoffman blocks it.
Out's coach down at The Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Out's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Out. Those never looked like landing.
Out lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Out throws a combination that misses
and Hoffman counters with a good low kick that Out was not able to check.
Out takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Out throws a series of punches but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Out shows good takedown defense.
Out avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoffman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Out lunges at Hoffman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoffman 's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Out misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoffman darts in and clinches Out up against the cage.
Hoffman is trying to trip Out. He has hold of a leg but Out is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoffman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hoffman won't allow Out to sweep him here.
Out is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Out bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffman 's guard.
Hoffman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Out is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoffman .
Out wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knock Out will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Out throws a right hand that Hoffman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoffman also avoids with ease.
Hoffman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Out pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Hoffman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Out.
Out misses with a double jab.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Out as he avoids it easily.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Out manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knock Out seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Out.
Out lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knock Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Out lands an overhand right.
Out misses with a double jab.
Out misses with a wild body shot.
Out with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danga de danga de dang - Out scores with a four punch combination!
Out misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Out both land. Nice combination.
Out fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Out.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Out lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoffman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Out misses.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Out saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Out fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoffman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffman moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out tries to bum rush Hoffman with a series of wild strikes but Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoffman .
Out tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoffman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Out is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Out is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoffman 's best efforts.
Out wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Out defends the submission attempt.
Hoffman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Out is trying to stand up here but Hoffman is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knock Out showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Out misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Out misses.
Out slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffman , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoffman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Out is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Out throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoffman goes for a double leg but Out avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Out continues to drive forward.
Out can't break the clinch.
Hoffman is trying to drag Out to the mat but Out just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out gets underhooks to prevent Hoffman 's takedown attempt.
Out looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out is trying to break the clinch but Hoffman is controlling him.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Out just stands there and leans against the cage.
Out tries to break the clinch but Hoffman is controlling the position.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Out avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Out is trying to push Hoffman away but Hoffman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoffman can't get the takedown.
Hoffman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Out walks away with a smile on his face. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Out, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Out.
Out pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hoffman back to the cage. Out follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knock Out is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Out lands a jab.
Out has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Out swings widly with a right hand
and Hoffman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Out throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Out is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoffman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Out to the mat. Out regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoffman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Out's guard.
Hoffman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Out has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffman is working away from the top position though.
Hoffman wants to advance to full mount but Out doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is working Out over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoffman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Out manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has Out in his guard.
Hoffman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Out is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoffman .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Out wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman tries to buck Out off but Out is having none of it.
Hoffman is not content to let Out control the position.
Hoffman tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knock Out is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Out is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Knock Out comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Out winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knock Out!
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energy
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