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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Painkiller. Drago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drago kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Butch Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoffman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is trying to control the position but Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman with a nice head shot there.
Hoffman throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Hoffman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
Butch Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman connects with a right hand. Drago shakes it off.
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drago if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoffman.
It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoffman slips a jab from Drago.
Hoffman with a nice cross.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoffman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Hoffman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Drago lands.
Drago moves out of range as Hoffman throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Drago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws out a powerful jab.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Hoffman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoffman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Hoffman persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago thuds a left hand into Hoffman's body.
A cross from Drago lands.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Drago has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Hoffman misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago breaks the clinch.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Drago lands a jab to the nose.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Drago misses.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
Drago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoffman with a body shot.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Drago is out of range.
Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Hoffman scores with a leg kick.
Hoffman looks to throw a body kick
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman connects with a jab.
Drago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
It looks like Hoffman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A lazy body kick from Hoffman
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago throws the left hand but Hoffman avoids the punch easily.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drago.
Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman rushes Drago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drago tries to circle away but Hoffman has him pinned against the cage.
Hoffman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoffman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hoffman controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Hoffman pushes down on Drago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Hoffman shoots in.
It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoffman momentarily.
Hoffman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoffman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Hoffman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman slips a jab from Drago.
Drago takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoffman throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Hoffman drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
Hoffman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Drago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drago.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoffman throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoffman looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoffman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoffman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoffman working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoffman trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Hoffman's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffman looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming.
Drago blocks a jab.
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drago throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Drago.
Hoffman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands a jab.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Drago.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drago.
Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman throws a lazy head kick
and Drago counters with a nice body shot.
Hoffman swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago jabs at Hoffman's body.
Hoffman throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Drago catches Hoffman right on the button with a cross.
Hoffman lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffman throws a lazy body kick
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
A jab from Drago misses.
Hoffman wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Hoffman lands with a hook. Drago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a front kick.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoffman misses with a takedown
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Hoffman misses
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Hoffman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoffman throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drago.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it.
Hoffman keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoffman has him pressed against the cage.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Hoffman keeps him there for the moment.
Hoffman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Hoffman slips a jab from Drago.
Hoffman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman lands with a left to the head.
Hoffman tries to land knees in the clinch but Drago avoids the damage to the body.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drago 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivan Drago!
Post fight, Ivan Drago took to the microphone: '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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