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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 69 p4p, 12 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 176 p4p, 21 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
27 - 23 - 0 |
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31
185 lbs
21 - 9 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman clinches up with Munson and pushes him back against the cage.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Munson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoffman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Munson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Munson working aggressively here.
Hoffman jumps guard but Munson stands there with Hoffman around his waist. Hoffman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoffman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Munson to the mat. Munson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoffman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hoffman swings around for an armbar but Munson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoffman 's guard.
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffman , not yet.
Munson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoffman 's guard.
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Munson rolls with it to try and escape but Hoffman cranks on the arm and Munson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman retains his middleweight title!
Albert Hoffman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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