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Event:
BFC NEW YEARS BLOOD CEREMONY
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hoffman gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Hoffman manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hoffman working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Hoffman working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Hoffman wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Hoffman is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoffman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffman.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffman.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Hoffman blocks nicely.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hoffman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Hoffman's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Gracie trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoffman to escape.
Hoffman is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Hoffman manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hoffman defends it.
Hoffman trying to control from the bottom.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Hoffman is defending the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoffman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffman defends it well.
Hoffman trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoffman defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gracie leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad. #TD#
Hoffman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hoffman has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away. #T1#
Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
Hoffman is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is taking a breather. Hoffman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hoffman keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ralo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hoffman.#TD2#
Hoffman gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman. #T3#
Hoffman prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Hoffman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Hoffman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA LA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hoffman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoffman, into his guard. #REVR#
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralo Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoffman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Hoffman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Hoffman just gets out of the way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoffman is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!#T1#
Hoffman tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Hoffman squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back!
Gracie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hoffman trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hoffman is in bad spot here.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie not allowing Hoffman to control his hands.
Gracie throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jeff Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoffman tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is looking to control Hoffman but Hoffman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hoffman avoids the strikes from Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Hoffman is controlling his hands well.
Hoffman tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Hoffman covers up. #SUB#
Gracie looking to break Hoffman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hoffman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Hoffman tries to break free.
#T3#
Gracie not allowing Hoffman to control his hands. #SUB#
Hoffman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Hoffman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Hoffman.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is trying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is defending well.
Ralo Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralo Gracie! |
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Event:
BFC 28: Torres Vs. Cole II
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoffman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Hoffman denies him.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Hoffman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Hoffman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoffman dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoffman struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoffman is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Hoffman tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape. #T2#
Hoffman is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffman holds on to Gracie as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hoffman wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Hoffman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoffman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoffman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape. #T3#
Hoffman gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Hoffman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoffman trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoffman has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Hoffman trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoffman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoffman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gracie trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoffman 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 keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ralo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving. #SUB#
Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hoffman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Hoffman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie just content to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman gets back to half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hoffman defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie is thwarting Hoffman's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffman feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoffman!
Hoffman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Hoffman's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Hoffman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Hoffman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoffman is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoffman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Hoffman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Jeff Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Hoffman wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hoffman moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hoffman has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoffman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffman is retaining full guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hoffman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hoffman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoffman.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ralo Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralo Gracie! |
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Event:
BFC 25: Butcher Vs. Cain
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Volkan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkan thuds a left hand into Hoffman's body.
Donk. Volkan catches Hoffman right on the button with a cross.
Volkan looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkan sprawls and moves away.
Hoffman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed
and Volkan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoffman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoffman tries to counter with a takedown but Volkan is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkan swings for the body but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman tries to counter with a takedown but Volkan is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Hoffman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoffman lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Volkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Volkan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Volkan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkan manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Volkan's guard.
Volkan looking to control.
#SUB#
Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Volkan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkan manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Volkan's guard.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Volkan keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hoffman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Volkan has his hands on Hoffman's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Volkan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkan manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Volkan's guard.
Volkan keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Volkan trying to control the position.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Volkan keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Volkan.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Volkan.#SUB2#
Volkan working for a triangle but Hoffman defends it easily.
Hoffman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Volkan.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Volkan is looking for a triangle but Hoffman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Volkan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkan manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Volkan's guard.
Hoffman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hoffman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkan keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexanderovski Volkan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hoffman dives in for a single leg takedown but Volkan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volkan throws a hook to the side of Hoffman's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffman tries to counter with a takedown but Volkan is quick to defend against it.
Alexanderovski Volkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman fails to land the takedown.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff 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.
Volkan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Volkan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoffman's hands.#ROC2#Hoffman is rocked!
Volkan lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hoffman up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Volkan from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hoffman's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexanderovski Volkan! |
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Event:
BFC 20: Randleman Vs. Carver
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rytina connects with a crisp jab.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rytina defends it well.
Rytina throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rytina looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Rytina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Rytina throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoffman's head.
Risto Rytina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rytina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rytina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.
Rytina is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoffman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rytina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoffman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Rytina defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rytina is staying active underneath Hoffman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but Rytina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage.
Hoffman prevents Rytina from improving his position.
Rytina trying to hold on to Hoffman's head to control him but Hoffman postures up.
Rytina is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rytina moves into full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoffman trying to control but Rytina is working from the bottom.
Hoffman looking to sit in guard and control but Rytina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hoffman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Rytina pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hoffman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rytina escapes and throws Hoffman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hoffman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rytina taking a breather here. #SUB#
Rytina wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman, who protects the arm well.
Rytina trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Rytina controls the position.
Hoffman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rytina wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rytina is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Rytina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rytina sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman is looking to advance position but Rytina won't allow it.
Hoffman passes to full mount!
Rytina is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman wants to control the pace but Rytina is squirming around nicely.
Rytina bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rytina forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Risto Rytina will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rytina misses with a straight left.
Hoffman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Rytina moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Rytina manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoffman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rytina.
Rytina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Rytina working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Rytina manages to get underhooks.
Rytina is pressed up against the cage. Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rytina down to the mat. Rytina avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Risto Rytina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hoffman.
Rytina fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Rytina thows a leg kick but Hoffman checks it #TD2#
and Hoffman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoffman.
Rytina keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman being controlled here momentarily.
Rytina trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffman is proving a slippery customer.
Rytina keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Rytina is pulling down on Hoffman's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Hoffman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rytina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rytina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rytina wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for subs off his back but Rytina has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rytina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoffman is just riding it out for now. Rytina eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Rytina seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Rytina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for subs from the bottom but Rytina mounts him!
Rytina sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Rytina pushes him away.
Rytina wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hoffman regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rytina 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 Rytina.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rytina in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Rytina seems to be working for a kimura but Hoffman defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hoffman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rytina has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Rytina dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rytina with a nice calf kick.
Rytina cracks Hoffman with a good jab.#ROC#Hoffman is rocked!
Rytina lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hoffman head around and knocks him out cold! Rytina hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Risto Rytina! |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 3
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD#
Higgins drops Hoffman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hoffman looks back up at him and smiles so Higgins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Higgins weaves into range and cracks Hoffman right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hoffman goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Higgins is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
A very excited looking Lou Higgins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins with a hook.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jenkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Jenkins defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins won't allow Hoffman to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman.
#SUB2#
Hoffman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jenkins defend it? Hoffman steps over the head and cranks it - Jenkins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hoffman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Hoffman! |
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