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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Conger (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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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Conger!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Conger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conger.
Conger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conger stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman . Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conger throws a right and a left that Hoffman avoids nicely.
Conger throws a head kick that misses
and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoffman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but Conger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage.
Conger wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoffman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hoffman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Conger holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hoffman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hoffman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Conger is on top in guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Conger pushes his legs off easily.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Conger defends easily.
Conger passes into half guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger trying to mount his opponent but Hoffman defends it.
Hoffman throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Conger manages to pass to side control.
Conger cracks Hoffman with a big right hand but Hoffman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hoffman manages to get back to half guard.
Hoffman trying to hold on to Conger's head to control him but Conger postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoffman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conger wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conger manages to get himself to full guard.
Conger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoffman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Hoffman is pushing down on Conger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conger is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoffman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoffman passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hoffman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Conger looks for the body kick but Hoffman saw that one coming.
Hoffman moves in looking to clinch but Conger pushes him off.
Hoffman clinches.
Hoffman keeps control of Conger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoffman wants a takedown but no success here.
Conger trying to control the position but instead, Hoffman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conger into the cage.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Conger just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conger 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.
Conger stops a takedown attempt from Hoffman .
Hoffman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Conger is defending well.
Conger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Conger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conger prevents it.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but Conger blocks with his arms.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Conger won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Conger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conger just leaning against Hoffman , taking a breather.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Josh Conger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conger throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman needs to keep his hands up - Conger had a free shot at his head there.
Conger throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Conger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Conger is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffman keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
Conger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger gets back to full guard.
Hoffman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Albert Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Conger's guard.
Conger tries to get to full guard but Hoffman has control of the leg.
Hoffman is working for a kimura but Conger is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conger defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoffman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoffman . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conger is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoffman from advancing to side control.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conger tries to get to full guard but Hoffman has control of the leg.
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 Albert Hoffman will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Hoffman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoffman moves out of range of the body kick from Conger.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conger.
Josh Conger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conger misses with a combination
and Hoffman counters with a single leg into guard. Conger didn't expect that.
Conger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoffman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoffman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conger dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Conger pushes his legs off easily.
Conger wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman has his foot on Conger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conger works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Conger pushes his legs off easily.
Conger wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Conger pushes his legs off easily.
Conger tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffman is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conger.
Conger wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conger defends it easily.
Hoffman working a defensive guard here.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Conger from controlling successfully.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conger chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman trying to strike off his back.
Conger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conger has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman 's legs - danger averted.
Conger trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
Hoffman avoids a kick to the body.
Albert Hoffman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conger wants to land a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Conger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoffman counters with a nice leg kick.
Josh Conger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conger misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Hoffman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoffman , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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