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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hofferman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toushikama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toushikama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Love-Yoshihiro Akiyama. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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179 cm
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Hofferman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Toushikama !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofferman moves in looking to clinch but Toushikama pushes him off.
Hofferman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toushikama but Toushikama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hofferman moves in looking to clinch but Toushikama pushes him off.
Hofferman connects with a leg kick. Toushikama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toushikama closes the distance and clinches.
Hofferman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toushikama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hofferman.
Hofferman blocks a body shot from Toushikama .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushikama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hofferman up against the cage.
Toushikama is pressed up against the cage. Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toushikama down to the mat. Toushikama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hofferman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofferman gets tackled into the cage by Toushikama . Toushikama maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofferman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toushikama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toushikama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toushikama breaks the clinch.
Toushikama closes the distance and clinches.
Toushikama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toushikama throws a head punch that misses.
Toushikama stops a takedown attempt from Hofferman.
Toushikama has Hofferman pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Akira Toushikama .
Toushikama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toushikama swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofferman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toushikama misses with a punch to the body.
Toushikama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hofferman is looking for a takedown.
Hofferman is trying to drag Toushikama to the mat but Toushikama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toushikama is pressed up against the cage. Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toushikama down to the mat. Toushikama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hofferman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama forces Hofferman back against the cage and clinches.
Hofferman tries to stall but Toushikama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hofferman is working for takedown but Toushikama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toushikama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hofferman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toushikama prevents it.
Toushikama working aggressively here.
Toushikama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hofferman prevents a body shot from Toushikama .
Toushikama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hofferman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toushikama prevents it.
Toushikama throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofferman.
Toushikama has a couple of punches blocked by Hofferman.
Hofferman is trying to pull guard but Toushikama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Toushikama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hofferman takes a shot to the head.
Toushikama keeps control of Hofferman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toushikama misses with a body punch.
Hofferman can't get the takedown.
Toushikama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Toushikama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toushikama tries to break the clinch but Hofferman is controlling the position.
Hofferman tries to pull guard but Toushikama won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofferman looking for a takedown.
Hofferman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hofferman blocking some punches.
Hofferman is trying to force a seperation but Toushikama has the dominant position.
Toushikama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toushikama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toushikama clinches up against the cage.
Toushikama throws a head punch that misses.
Toushikama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've been informed that Toushikama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akira Toushikama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hofferman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hofferman prevents a body shot from Toushikama .
Toushikama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toushikama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofferman goes for a takedown attempt but Toushikama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hofferman tries to keep at a distance but Toushikama has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toushikama is stalling here.
Toushikama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffermans head.
Toushikama avoiding damage as Hofferman throws knees to the body.
Hofferman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toushikama is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hofferman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofferman wants to take the fight to the mat but Toushikama manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toushikama working aggressively here.
Hofferman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toushikama can't find room to land a body shot as Hofferman controls the action.
Hofferman wants the takedown. Toushikama is fighting it off but Hofferman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Toushikama 's guard against the cage.
Toushikama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toushikama keeping moving, preventing Hofferman from controlling successfully.
Toushikama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hofferman is one step ahead there.
Hofferman trying to control but Toushikama is working from the bottom.
Toushikama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toushikama is controlling Hofferman's posture.
Hofferman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toushikama is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama wants to clinch up but Hofferman keeps it at a distance.
Toushikama gets a clinch.
Toushikama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toushikama tries to circle away but Hofferman has him pinned against the cage.
Toushikama leaning against his opponent.
Hofferman tries a body shot but Toushikama blocks it.
Toushikama gets underhooks to prevent Hofferman's takedown attempt.
Hofferman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toushikama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toushikama struggles to land a body shot inside as Hofferman controls his hands.
Hofferman tries to pull guard but Toushikama won't allow it.
Hofferman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toushikama prevents it.
Toushikama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hofferman wants a takedown but no success here.
Hofferman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toushikama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama leaning against his opponent.
Hofferman blocks an uppercut.
Hofferman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toushikama is keeping busy.
Hofferman is trying to pull guard but Toushikama has him pressed against the cage.
Hofferman wants a takedown.
Toushikama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toushikama continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hofferman wants a takedown.
Toushikama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hofferman blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hofferman tries to score a body lock takedown but Toushikama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toushikama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toushikama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hofferman's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toushikama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Toushikama closes the distance and pushes Hofferman back into the cage.
Toushikama slowing the pace effectively.
Hofferman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toushikama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toushikama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toushikama is pushing Hofferman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toushikama is pressed up against the cage. Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toushikama down to the mat. Toushikama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hofferman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toushikama has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toushikama receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushikama swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofferman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toushikama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Toushikama to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toushikama .
Toushikama pushes Hofferman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toushikama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toushikama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Craig Hofferman has been cut.
Toushikama is pushing Hofferman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toushikama gets underhooks to prevent Hofferman's takedown attempt.
Hofferman prevents Toushikama from breaking the clinch.
Toushikama leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Akira Toushikama .
Toushikama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hofferman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toushikama moves into the clinch.
Toushikama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama working aggressively here.
Toushikama tries to circle away but Hofferman has him pinned against the cage.
Toushikama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hofferman tries for a takedown but Toushikama manages to get underhooks.
Toushikama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Toushikama has Hofferman pressed against the cage.
Hofferman blocks a body shot from Toushikama .
Toushikama is trying to break free.
Toushikama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofferman landing knees to the body.
Toushikama stalling.
Toushikama working aggressively here.
Hofferman blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofferman has Toushikama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toushikama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toushikama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Toushikama is trying to break the clinch but Hofferman is controlling him.
Hofferman is trying to pull guard but Toushikama has him pressed against the cage.
Hofferman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toushikama throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofferman.
A short right from Toushikama on the inside.
Toushikama tries to circle away but Hofferman has him pinned against the cage.
Toushikama misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toushikama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toushikama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toushikama prevents the takedown attempt.
Toushikama taking a breather.
Toushikama is trying to push Hofferman away but Hofferman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akira Toushikama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama wants to break free but Hofferman has control.
Toushikama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toushikama has had enough of the clinch but Hofferman keeps him there for the moment.
Hofferman prevents a body shot from Toushikama .
Toushikama misses with a punch to the body.
Toushikama throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofferman.
The referee calls for Toushikama to work.
Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toushikama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hofferman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toushikama after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofferman can't find room to land a body shot as Toushikama controls the action.
Hofferman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Craig Hofferman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hofferman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toushikama .
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Toushikama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toushikama 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toushikama !
Akira Toushikama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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