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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Hoffer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffer misses the shot to the body.
Hoffer shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Morgan gets a double leg takedown into Hoffer's guard.
Hoffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoffer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoffer tries to get out of the position.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffer has wrist control.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffer managing to control the position.
Morgan throws a strike but Hoffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer won't allow Morgan to get back to his feet.
Morgan pushes Hoffer off and gets back to his feet.
Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoffer backs up against the cage.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffer is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Hoffer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoffer scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Hoffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan shoots in and bounces Hoffer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffer is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffer.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.
Morgan throws a strike but Hoffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Hoffer postures up.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Hoffer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hoffer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morgan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoffer shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Hoffer defends it.
Hoffer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoffer defending well though.
Morgan thows a huge punch but Hoffer dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Hoffer won't allow it.
Morgan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoffer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan is thwarting Hoffer's attempts to control the position.
Hoffer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morgan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoffer's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffer is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Hoffer keeping hold of Morgan's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffer's waist but Hoffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Hoffer with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by Hoffer.
Jimmy Hoffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Hoffer throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Hoffer shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Hoffer.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoffer which made him look bad.
Morgan with a hook.
A left and a right from Hoffer both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Hoffer.
Hoffer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoffer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoffer.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Hoffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffer swivels and escapes.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Hoffer misses with a series of wild punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoffer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoffer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morgan eats them both and turns towards Hoffer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffer tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffer to the ground. Hoffer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Jimmy Hoffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Hoffer is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Hoffer.
Hoffer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoffer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Hoffer.
Hoffer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan scores with a punch to the head.
Hoffer shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan misses with a hook. Hoffer ducked under it nicely.
Hoffer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan misses with a hook. Hoffer ducked under it nicely.
Hoffer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morgan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoffer quickly recovers to half guard.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Hoffer defends it.
Hoffer trying to control here.
Hoffer is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Hoffer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a strike but Hoffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hoffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoffer throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoffer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoffer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morgan pushes Hoffer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffer's waist but Hoffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoffer sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good shot there by Hoffer.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffer.
Morgan dives in and scores a takedown into Hoffer's guard.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dexter Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan connects with a couple of short punches.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffer keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoffer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoffer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffer is retaining full guard.
Morgan throws an elbow that misses. Hoffer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Hoffer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer working some strikes from top position.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffer.
Hoffer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoffer throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan wriggles free and stands up.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffer. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Hoffer counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoffer is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan advances to mount.
Morgan lands a big shot there that rocks Hoffer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hoffer is looking to get to half guard.
Morgan avoids the attempt from Hoffer to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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