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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 516 p4p, 80 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 213 p4p, 32 weight class). Gunnar Johnsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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182 lbs
21 - 19 - 0 |
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178 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in and drives through. Johnsson sprawls well.
Johnsson unleashes a big counter combination but Hoffman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnsson feints a jab promting Hoffman to slip. Johnsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoffman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoffman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnsson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman has Johnsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Hoffman prevents Johnsson from breaking the clinch.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a right to the head.
Johnsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoffman .
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Hoffman clinches.
Johnsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoffman up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Johnsson.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson stalling the fight.
Hoffman is trying to pull guard but Johnsson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoffman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnsson counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Hoffman misses with a body kick.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Hoffman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Johnsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Johnsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnsson connects with the punch.
Hoffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoffman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Hoffman moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson misses with a left hand
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnsson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman distracts Johnsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoffman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoffman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoffman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoffman , into his guard.
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!
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnsson passes into side control.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman tries to bench press Johnsson off him but Johnsson keeps the position.
Johnsson controls the position.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick by Johnsson misses
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnsson's guard.
Hoffman cracks Johnsson with a solid left hand.
Johnsson pulls Hoffman in close to prevent any damage.
Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnsson has wrist control.
Johnsson has momentary wrist control but Hoffman slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnsson is on top in guard.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Johnsson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnsson wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnsson won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
Johnsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnsson is defending well. Hoffman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hoffman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman is the new welterweight champion!
Albert Hoffman gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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