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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 1395 p4p, 167 weight class) and Ulrik Meyer (ranked 1309 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
30 - 29 - 0 |
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180 lbs
28 - 14 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ulrik Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meyer swivels and escapes.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman . Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Hoffman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Hoffman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Meyer misses with a body shot.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Meyer sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoffman 's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Hoffman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meyer lands a two punch combo.
Hoffman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyer's waist but Meyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffman off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer throws a front kick aimed at Hoffman 's knee but Hoffman avoids it well.
Meyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Meyer shows good takedown defense.
Meyer flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoffman steps away.
Meyer lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoffman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meyer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoffman but great work by Meyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hoffman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meyer lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hoffman .
Hoffman attempts a counter takedown but Meyer avoids it well and moves away.
Meyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it.
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Meyer shows good takedown defense.
Meyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Meyer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Meyer throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoffman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Hoffman in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Hoffman .
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Meyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoffman is trying to trip Meyer. He has hold of a leg but Meyer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoffman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman cracks Meyer with a solid left hand.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman throws a strike but Meyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Meyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoffman , up you get!
Meyer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Meyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meyer closes the distance and pushes Hoffman back into the cage.
Hoffman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Hoffman is out of range.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffman counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Meyer. That snapped Hoffman 's head back.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Hoffman 's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meyer sprawls and moves away.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman uses his free foot to push down on Meyer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Meyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meyer because Hoffman loaded up on that one.
Hoffman is landing with some decent strikes but Meyer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hoffman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meyer because Hoffman loaded up on that one.
Hoffman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meyer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meyer!
Meyer stands and steps away. Hoffman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Meyer shows good takedown defense.
Meyer connects with a right hand. Hoffman shakes it off.
Hoffman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meyer thuds his right hand into Hoffman 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoffman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoffman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer throws the kick towards the body but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman tries to counter with a takedown but Meyer is quick to defend against it.
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
Meyer is pressed up against the cage. Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyer down to the mat. Meyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Meyer does it's job there.
Meyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Meyer.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman forces Meyer back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer scores with a hook to the body.
Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman is trying to pull guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and we stay 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.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Meyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoffman drops back down to his feet.
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer has managed to clinch.
Meyer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoffman takes a shot to the head.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Meyer throws a one two combo.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands a jab.
Meyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoffman is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Meyer as he connects with a hook.
Oh Hoffman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meyer scores with a decent looking hook.
Meyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meyer clinches up against the cage.
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Meyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoffman blocking some punches.
Hoffman seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoffman gets control of Meyer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoffman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hoffman has a closed guard, preventing Meyer from standing up.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meyer wanted to stand there but Hoffman had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer stands up and waves to Hoffman to follow him.
Meyer takes a swing at Hoffman 's ribcage but misses.
Meyer misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Meyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman feinted with a counter takedown.
Meyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoffman .
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Meyer as Hoffman shoots in.
Meyer cracks Hoffman with a good jab.
Meyer throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Meyer clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Meyer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meyer.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer connects with a single shot there.
Meyer lands an overhand right.
Hoffman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
Meyer misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoffman .
Meyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meyer has managed to clinch.
Hoffman has Meyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Meyer throws a shot from downtown. Hoffman moves away and avoids it.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Meyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meyer has managed to clinch.
Hoffman jumps guard and drags Meyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meyer stands up and waves to Hoffman to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Meyer. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoffman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
A clash of legs there as Hoffman blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman throws a leg kick but Meyer checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoffman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Meyer cracks Hoffman with a good jab.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoffman backs up against the cage.
Meyer with a nice cross.
Meyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoffman shoots in and drives through. Meyer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer misses with a head kick.
Meyer misses with a double jab
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meyer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to mount his opponent but Meyer defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman .
Meyer is looking to escape.
Meyer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Meyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoffman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Meyer.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoffman looks for a takedown but Meyer sprawls well.
Meyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoffman walks into a straight right hand from Meyer.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoffman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Meyer lands a really nice looking cross but Hoffman seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meyer.
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Meyer.
A short right from Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Meyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
Hoffman can't get the takedown.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman goes for a takedown attempt but Meyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meyer clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrik Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
Ulrik Meyer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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