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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 113 p4p, 15 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 472 p4p, 63 weight class). Bill Newton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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197 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newton throws out the jab.
Newton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoffman blocking some punches.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton jumps into guard, dragging Hoffman to the mat.
Hoffman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoffman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Hoffman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Newton keeping full guard, as Hoffman tries to pass.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoffman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newton wants to control but Hoffman postures up.
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.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoffman is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Newton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoffman tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoffman landing with the ground and pound.
Newton seems keen to control Hoffman 's posture.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffman is proving a slippery customer.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hoffman throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hoffman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoffman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoffman advances to half guard.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoffman advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hoffman working the head and body with strikes.
Hoffman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Hoffman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
Hoffman landing a few strikes.
Hoffman lands an elbow.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoffman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Newton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoffman but great work by Newton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoffman is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hoffman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Newton as Hoffman shoots in.
Hoffman closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman 's elbow.
Newton lands with a right to the head.
Hoffman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Newton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoffman 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoffman 's back!
Newton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Albert Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Newton's arms.
Hoffman breaks Newton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hoffman chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Newton's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffman 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoffman is working Newton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoffman lands a couple of elbows.
Hoffman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton 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.
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoffman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Hoffman in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman slips nicely into half guard.
Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Newton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ground and pound from Hoffman .
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Hoffman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoffman has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman postures up in Newton's guard and throws a big left but Newton blocks it.
Newton looking to control.
Hoffman won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton is pulling down on Hoffman 's head. It's preventing any offense from Hoffman , at least for the moment.
Hoffman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Guts & Glory Gym inform us that Newton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoffman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoffman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoffman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Newton trying to control the position.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is working hard here to advance position.
Hoffman 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 drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Newton's guard.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Newton seems keen to control Hoffman 's posture.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton has his foot on Hoffman 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoffman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hoffman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hoffman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoffman lands in his opponent's guard.
Hoffman pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newton wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newton moves into full guard.
Hoffman lands a couple of elbows.
Hoffman is working Newton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoffman has gone for a leg lock! Newton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoffman 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
Hoffman trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
Hoffman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoffman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton stands and throws Hoffman 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well.
Hoffman stops Newton from passing to mount.
Hoffman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoffman tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoffman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoffman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton passes Hoffman 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoffman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Hoffman defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoffman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Hoffman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Hoffman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Newton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoffman 's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Newton.
I think Hoffman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Hoffman !
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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