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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jager Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes to the cage accompanied by Genki Sudo world order mindshift. Hoffman has chosen Sharpshooter by Motorhead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
139 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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165 cm
27
138 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jager Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hoffman as Fukamachi shoots in.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Fukamachi moves out of range.
Hoffman darts in trying to clinch
and Fukamachi counters with a takedown into side control.
Fukamachi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoffman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukamachi 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 Fukamachi.
Fukamachi with the ground and pound but Hoffman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman has control of Fukamachi's left arm, preventing Fukamachi from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman wants to stand but Fukamachi is controlling the position.
Hoffman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoffman is looking to stand up but Fukamachi isn't so interested in that idea.
Fukamachi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fukamachi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman wants to stand up but Fukamachi is controlling him.
Hoffman pulls Fukamachi in to control the position.
Hoffman trying to control the position.
Jager Hoffman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fukamachi gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukamachi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Fukamachi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
Hoffman instigates a clinch.
Hoffman misses with a knee strike.
Hoffman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fukamachi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoffman misses with a knee to the head.
Hoffman landing knees to the head.
Hoffman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fukamachi is breathing heavily.
Hoffman looking to stall.
Fukamachi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoffman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fukamachi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoffman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Fukamachi keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukamachi circles away.
Fukamachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman tries to clinch up but Fukamachi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jager Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fukamachi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Fukamachi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoffman after a bit of a struggle.
Hoffman with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jager Hoffman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fukamachi dives in and grabs Hoffman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes down on Fukamachi's head and hops out.
Fukamachi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukamachi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoffman has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Hoffman.
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Fukamachi keeps it at a distance.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but Fukamachi blocks it.
Hoffman working Fukamachi over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukamachi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoffman is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoffman looking to throw knees to the head but Fukamachi is blocking nicely.
Fukamachi has Hoffman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoffman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoffman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hoffman.
Hoffman scores with a knee to the head.
Hoffman lands a knee to the head.
Fukamachi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoffman scores with a knee to the head.
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Hoffman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but Fukamachi circles away.
Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukamachi circles away.
Hoffman instigates a clinch.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukamachi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman drives through and clinches with Fukamachi against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fukamachi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoffman sprawls well. He's pushed Fukamachi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fukamachi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoffman drives through and clinches with Fukamachi against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hoffman.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Hoffman.
Fukamachi tries to circle away but Hoffman has him pinned against the cage.
Hoffman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fukamachi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoffman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fukamachi is rocked!
Fukamachi tries to keep at a distance but Hoffman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Fukamachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoffman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Hoffman.
A knee to the head by Hoffman.
Hoffman looking to throw knees to the head but Fukamachi is blocking nicely.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but Fukamachi blocks it.
Fukamachi tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoffman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoffman misses with a knee to the head.
Hoffman stops a takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
Hoffman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fukamachi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffman swivels and escapes.
Hoffman clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoffman landing knees to the head.
Hoffman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fukamachi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoffman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoffman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoffman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fukamachi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoffman after a bit of a struggle.
Hoffman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fukamachi's face.
Hoffman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a knee to the head.
Hoffman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fukamachi blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoffman is pressed up against the cage. Fukamachi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoffman down to the mat. Hoffman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fukamachi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoffman defends it nicely.
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoffman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fukamachi wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoffman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Jager Hoffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffman clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoffman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoffman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fukamachi's face.
A bit of stalling here from Hoffman.
Hoffman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoffman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukamachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman is pushing Fukamachi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hoffman misses with a knee strike.
Jager Hoffman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoffman scores with a knee to the head.
Hoffman manages to break the clinch.
Fukamachi ducks right into an uppercut from Hoffman.
Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukamachi circles away.
Hoffman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fukamachi shoots in for a double leg but Hoffman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoffman closes the distance and pushes Fukamachi back into the cage.
Fukamachi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hoffman looking to throw knees to the head but Fukamachi is blocking nicely.
Hoffman lands a knee to the head.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fukamachi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoffman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoffman landing knees to the head.
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman scores with a knee to the head.
Hoffman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoffman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fukamachi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoffman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches.
Hoffman looking to throw knees to the head but Fukamachi is blocking nicely.
Fukamachi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoffman prevents it.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but Fukamachi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jager Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fukamachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fukamachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fukamachi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoffman clinches.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but Fukamachi blocks with his arms.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fukamachi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman misses with a double jab.
Hoffman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoffman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffman is looking to clinch but Fukamachi is avoiding it.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukamachi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman moves in looking to clinch but Fukamachi pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to clinch
and Fukamachi counters with a takedown into side control.
Fukamachi in side control, throwing shots but Hoffman defends.
Hoffman wants to control but Fukamachi postures up.
Hoffman throws Fukamachi to one side and escapes!
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fukamachi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman gets a clinch.
Fukamachi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoffman is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamachi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hoffman lands an uppercut.
Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman rushes Fukamachi and presses him up against the cage.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fukamachi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fukamachi manages to end up in side control.
Fukamachi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman, who protects the arm well.
Fukamachi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hoffman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fukamachi but great work by Hoffman.
Hoffman stands up.
Fukamachi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fukamachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoffman.
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoffman with a knee to the head.
Fukamachi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoffman after a bit of a struggle.
Sho Fukamachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoffman lands a big knee to the head and Fukamachi goes down! Hoffman pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jager Hoffman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jager Hoffman waved his t-shirt featuring Cyclone Nutrition Company's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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