PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Nada has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nada
vs
Hoffman

183 cm
25
177 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

167 cm
24
182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Determined

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nada leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nada looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Nada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman 's head backwards.
Hoffman shoots in but Nada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab lands there for Nada.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada throws a right and a left that Hoffman avoids nicely.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Hoffman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nada throws a leg kick which misses Hoffman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoffman tries to avoid it.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nada defends it nicely.
Nada is looking for a counter combo.
Frank Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman .

Hoffman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoffman showed some decent athleticism there.
Nada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffman is working away from the top position though.

Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nada gets back to full guard.
Nada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Nada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has Nada in his guard.

Nada 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.

Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Nada stands and throws Hoffman 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hoffman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hoffman struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nada off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hoffman tightening his grip on Nada, looking for the choke.
Hoffman is trying to stick to Nada's back but Nada is turning into Hoffman . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hoffman 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hoffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nada tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffman is retaining full guard.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Hoffman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hoffman working for a triangle but Nada defends it easily.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nada defends well.
Nada wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Nada is pushing down on Hoffman 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoffman is fighting to maintain full guard but Nada has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nada trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
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.

Nada misses with a low kick as Hoffman jumps back.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.

Nada clinches.
Hoffman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nada throws a left that rocks Hoffman and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nada dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hoffman regain composure!

Hoffman is rocked!
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!

Nada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoffman is still in real trouble! Can Nada finish him?

Nada is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well.
Nada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoffman !

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nada is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hoffman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.

Nada looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hoffman seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Nada working for a submission but Hoffman is keeping him at bay.
Hoffman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Nada has wrist control.
Nada has control of Hoffman 's left arm, preventing Hoffman from doing any damage.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffman .
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nada!
Albert Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nada trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.

Nada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman , who protects the arm well.

Nada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoffman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoffman tries to bench press Nada off him but Nada keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.

Nada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoffman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman is looking to regain half guard here but Nada keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoffman looking for a sweep but Nada has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hoffman wants to hold on but Nada pushes him away.
Nada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nada controlling the pace for now.
Nada prevents Hoffman from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nada has managed to clinch.
Nada is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Hoffman pulls Nada into guard.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Hoffman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Nada drops back looking for a leg! Hoffman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffman manages to kick Nada off! Nada jumps back into Hoffman 's guard.
Nada trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hoffman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoffman 's guard.

Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoffman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Nada is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.

Nada seems to be working for a kimura but Hoffman defends the submission attempt.
Nada wants to free his trapped foot but Hoffman is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
Nada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.

Nada jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hoffman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoffman and Nada has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nada working away.

Nada swings around for an armbar but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nada's guard.
Nada is pulling down on Hoffman 's head to control his posture.
Nada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nada is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoffman throwing strikes but Nada manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hoffman is trying to control Nada's posture but Nada avoids it.
Hoffman stops Nada from passing to mount.

Nada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoffman is looking to regain half guard here but Nada keeps moving and retains side control.
Nada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Nada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman , who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nada is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well.
Nada trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard.

Nada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoffman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoffman is looking to regain half guard here but Nada keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Nada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Nada!
Frank Nada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.