Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Ryan shoots in and bounces Hofmann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Hofmann's brow.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan postures up in Hofmann's guard and throws a big left but Hofmann blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hofmann is keeping the position for now.
Ryan won't allow Hofmann to sweep him here. #T1#
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hofmann is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Hofmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Hofmann!#REVB#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hofmann postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow. #ES#
Ryan manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hofmann did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Ryan working Hofmann over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan prevents Hofmann from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryan looks to land a strike but Hofmann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ryan stops Hofmann from standing up.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hofmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hofmann is tightening it up a little... Ryan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ryan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ryan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hofmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Albert Hofmann!
A victorious Albert Hofmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hisashi has Hofmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hofmann backwards.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
A short right from Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with the head strike.
Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hisashi lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hofmann jumps guard but Hisashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Hisashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
Hofmann slowing the pace effectively.
Hofmann blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi stalling. #T1#
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.
Hisashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hofmann blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Hofmann drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Hofmann is working an open guard so Hisashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hisashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hisashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hofmann trying to control but Hisashi is working from the bottom.
Hisashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hisashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Hisashi is retaining full guard.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann content to stall in guard here.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hisashi wants to stand and escape but Hofmann is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Hofmann with that takedown attempt.
Hisashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hofmann momentarily.
Hofmann throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi throws a big counter combination but Hofmann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hisashi misses with a looping left.
Hofmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hofmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hisashi pinned against the cage. Hisashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Hisashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hisashi enables Hofmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hisashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hisashi wants to stand up but Hofmann is controlling him.
Hisashi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hofmann dives into side control.
Hisashi pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hisashi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Hofmann stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Hofmann on that attempt.
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hofmann darts in looking for a takedown but Hisashi gets double underhooks and turns Hofmann into the cage.
Hisashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hisashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hofmann should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Hofmann rushes Hisashi and presses him up against the cage.
Hofmann being controlled against the cage.
Hisashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses.
Hisashi digs a right hand into Hofmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hofmann's gas tank.
Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi stops a takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.
Hisashi can't find room to land a body shot as Hofmann controls the action. #T1#
Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away.
Hofmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Hofmann saw that one coming.
Hisashi misses with a looping right.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
Hofmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hofmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Hofmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Hofmann dives in and scores a takedown into Hisashi's guard.
Hisashi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hofmann dives into side control. #REVR#
Hisashi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Hofmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hisashi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hofmann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but Hofmann drags him back down.
Hisashi defending against the ground and pound.
Hisashi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Hofmann working the ground and pound.
Hisashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hofmann shoots for a takedown but Hisashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hisashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hofmann can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hofmann misses with a combination
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hofmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Hisashi circles away.
Hofmann walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Hofmann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hisashi is trying to stand. #ES#
Hisashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hofmann is on him like a limpet, forcing Hisashi back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hisashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hofmann shoots in but Hisashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hofmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hisashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Hofmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisashi scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Hisashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hofmann up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann working hard to break the clinch.
Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away. #T1#
Hofmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.#TD2#
Hofmann gets a double leg takedown into Hisashi's guard.
Hisashi is looking to stand up but Hofmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Hofmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hofmann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Hisashi keeps moving.
Hisashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hofmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hisashi is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Hofmann on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target.
Hisashi throws a jab when Hofmann was well out of range.
Hofmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hofmann is trying to pull guard but Hisashi has him pressed against the cage.
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses.
Hofmann blocking some punches. #T3#
Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away.
Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Hofmann moved out of range nicely.
Hisashi throws a jab when Hofmann was well out of range.
Hisashi cracks Hofmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hofmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hisashi misses with a straight left.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
Hofmann throws a counter combo.
Hisashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hisashi cracks Hofmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Hisashi clinches with his opponent.
Hofmann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hisashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofmann. #T4#
Hofmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hisashi after a bit of a struggle.
Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hisashi lands with a right to the head.
Albert Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hisashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
Hisashi is pressed up against the cage. Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hisashi down to the mat. Hisashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Hofmann gets tackled into the cage by Hisashi. Hisashi maintains the clinch.
Hofmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Hofmann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hisashi fails to land. #TD2#
Hofmann jumps guard. #SU#
Hisashi gets to his feet - Hofmann follows without any prompting.
Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hisashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi!

Event: MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
Hofmann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Ellington is quick to defend against it.
Ellington misses with a jab to the body
and Hofmann counters with a left to the body.
Ellington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hofmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hofmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellington thuds his right hand into Hofmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body. Hofmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ellington misses with a body punch
and Hofmann counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Hofmann. That snapped Ellington's head back.
Ellington looks to throw the jab but Hofmann is out of range. #TD#
Hofmann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hofmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hofmann is trying to control. Ellington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hofmann trying to control from half guard but Ellington is working away.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hofmann is stalling here. Ellington is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hofmann seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ellington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ellington trying to control the position but Hofmann is working away.
Hofmann is trying to escape the position but Ellington is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hofmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hofmann is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hofmann looking for a sweep but Ellington has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ellington wants to take his opponent's back but Hofmann doesn't allow it.
Ellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ellington avoids the attempt from Hofmann to control.
Ellington fails to move to back control.
Hofmann is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Ellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hofmann tries to improve his position but instead Ellington has taken his back!
Ellington just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ellington missing with punches from the back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hofmann turns into Ellington and is now in his guard.
Hofmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ellington's head.
Hofmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellington is keeping the position for now.
Hofmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ellington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hofmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ellington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ellington keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Albert Hofmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ellington throws a body punch but Hofmann moves out of range.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellington throws a hook but Hofmann blocks it.#CL2#
Ellington clinches with his opponent.
Ellington misses with the head strike.
Ellington pushes Hofmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellington cracks Hofmann with a nice body shot.
Ellington tries to work over Hofmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ellington.
Hofmann can't find room to land a body shot as Ellington controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellington misses with the head strike.
Hofmann blocks a body shot from Ellington.
Ellington lands a body shot.
Ellington tries to work over Hofmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellington.
Ellington is looking to control Hofmann's arms but Hofmann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellington has his back to the cage. #T1##TD#
Hofmann gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ellington regains guard.
Ellington keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hofmann postures up.
Ellington controlling the position.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann is pushing down on Ellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Hofmann has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hofmann stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ellington tries to roll over but Hofmann keeps him under control.
Hofmann wants to control but Ellington is keeping him busy.
Hofmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ellington wants to get back to full guard.
Ellington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ellington.
Hofmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Ellington keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ellington.
Ellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellington connects with a body shot that sends Hofmann's belly button to the back.
Ellington lands a body shot.
Hofmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Ellington catches Hofmann right on the button with a cross.
Hofmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ellington scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Hofmann throws a hook to the side of Ellington's head but Ellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hofmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Ellington misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Ellington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hofmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
Ellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellington misses the shot to the body.
Hofmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington lands a body shot.
Ellington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hofmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ellington throws a shot to the body.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hofmann connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Ellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hofmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hofmann, as that shot connected.
Ellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hofmann rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Hofmann scores with a takedown into Ellington's guard.

Ellington has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hofmann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Ellington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Ellington.
Hofmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellington misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellington.
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!
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ellington prevents it.
Ellington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellington doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hofmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofmann blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Hofmann decides to pull guard.
Ellington preventing the sweep.
Hofmann controls Ellington momentarily but Ellington frees himself.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ellington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hofmann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hofmann has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Ellington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hofmann manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hofmann is trying to keep Ellington in close.
Hofmann trying to control the position here.
Hofmann is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Ellington forces his way into half guard.
Ellington is looking to take a break and control but Hofmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hofmann trying to hold on to Ellington's head to control him but Ellington postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hofmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hofmann 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.
Ellington passes Hofmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Hofmann trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hofmann looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ellington pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ellington throwing strikes here but Hofmann is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hofmann gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ellington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hofmann is trying to maintain the position but Ellington is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Ellington keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darby Ellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ellington 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Ellington!
Darby Ellington took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: MMAHKI 65
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Hisashi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hofmann misses with a combination
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Hisashi instigates a clinch.
Hofmann blocks an uppercut.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it. #TD2#
Hofmann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hofmann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Hofmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hisashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Hisashi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Hofmann there.
Hisashi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
A cross from Hofmann lands.
Hisashi misses with a looping left.
Hisashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hisashi lands with a nice combination. Hofmann backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hisashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hofmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hofmann.
Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann stops Hisashi from standing up.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi 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.
Hofmann won't allow Hisashi to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Hisashi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hofmann breaks from the clinch.
Hofmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Hofmann moves out of range easily.
Hisashi misses with a straight left.
Hofmann connects with a body shot.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Hofmann's head but Hofmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hisashi tries to clinch
and Hofmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hofmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
A big right from Hisashi misses.
Hofmann moves away from the strike by Hisashi.
Hofmann loads up on a big right hand but Hisashi slips the punch.
Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Hisashi.
A head kick misses from Hisashi.
Hisashi works the jab nicely.
Akahoshi Hisashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Hofmann misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hisashi tries to clinch up.
Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hisashi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hisashi pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Check out the look on Hofmann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hisashi pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hofmann is looking to take a break and control but Hisashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hofmann advances to mount.
Hofmann lands a heavy elbow.
You get the feeling that Hisashi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hofmann has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hisashi's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hisashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Hofmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hofmann with the counter takedown but Hisashi avoids it easily.
Hofmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hofmann slips under a jab.
Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hisashi with a nice cross.
Hofmann takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses.
Hofmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hofmann drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Hisashi misses with a looping left.
Hofmann shoots in and drives through. Hisashi sprawls well.
Hisashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target.#CL2#
Hofmann takes the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann is working Hisashi over against the cage.
Hisashi misses with a knee to the head.
Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hisashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hofmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hisashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.#TD2#
Hofmann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Hofmann prevents Hisashi from escaping the position.
Hisashi is not content to let Hofmann control the position.
Hisashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hofmann lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hofmann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hisashi down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hisashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hisashi bucks up and tries to throw Hofmann off but instead Hofmann has got his back!#T3##ES#
Hisashi manages to escape to his feet.
Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hofmann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hisashi misses with a straight right.
Hofmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hisashi catches Hofmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Hofmann counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Hofmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hisashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Hisashi.
Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.#T4#
Hisashi misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hisashi tries to clinch up.
Hisashi throws a head kick but Hofmann moves out of range.
Hofmann misses with a right hand
and Hofmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hofmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hisashi!
Hofmann is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hisashi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hofmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hofmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hisashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hofmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hofmann off the cage and back into range.
Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Hofmann moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Hofmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hisashi looks to clinch
and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hisashi cracks Hofmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hofmann.
Hisashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi wants to clinch up but Hofmann keeps it at a distance.
Hisashi connects with a jab.#T1#
Hisashi misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hisashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hofmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut.
Hofmann misses with a straight right.
Hisashi misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Hofmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Hofmann gets the takedown into side control.
Hisashi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hofmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Hofmann working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hofmann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hisashi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hisashi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hofmann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hisashi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hofmann breaks from Hisashi's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Hisashi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hofmann working the ground and pound effectively.
Hofmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hofmann lands with some strikes.
Albert Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Hisashi is rocked!
Hofmann unloading with bombs!
Oh Hisashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hofmann trying to control but Hisashi is having none of it.
Hofmann connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hofmann postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hisashi out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hofmann goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
A victorious Albert Hofmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Hisashi wants to clinch.
Hisashi wants to clinch.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Hisashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hisashi is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hisashi clinches. #BC2#
Hofmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hofmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hisashi rushes Hofmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hofmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Hofmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Hisashi controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Hisashi. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Hofmann gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hisashi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hisashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hisashi moves in looking to clinch but Hofmann pushes him off.
Hofmann misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Hofmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hisashi is not content to let Hofmann control the position.
Hofmann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hofmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hisashi pushes Hofmann off looking to stand but Hofmann dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Hisashi's temple.
Hofmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hofmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hisashi defends it well.
Hisashi tries to kick Hofmann off but Hofmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Hisashi taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard. #ES#
Hisashi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi looking to throw knees to the head but Hofmann is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Hofmann pulls guard successfully.
Hisashi preventing the sweep. #SU#
Hisashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hofmann, up you get!
Hisashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hisashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hisashi as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hisashi moves into the clinch.#T4#
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hofmann.
Hofmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hofmann.
Hofmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Hisashi has double underhooks.
A short right from Hisashi.
Hisashi blocks a body shot from Hofmann.
Hisashi is trying to stall.
Hisashi gets underhooks to prevent Hofmann's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Hofmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hofmann lands with an overhand left.
Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hofmann. Hofmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hofmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Hofmann is looking for a kimura here.
Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hofmann working Hisashi over with strikes.
Hofmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hofmann moves nicely into side control.
Hisashi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Hofmann lands strikes to the head.
Hisashi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hisashi is taking damage to the body and head.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up.
Hisashi is trapped and Hofmann is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hofmann has Hisashi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hofmann tries to keep control of the position but Hisashi is staying busy.#T3#
Hisashi trying to get back to his feet but Hofmann is in full control for now.
Hofmann cracks Hisashi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hisashi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hofmann has Hisashi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hofmann punches Hisashi on the ear. #ROC2#Hisashi is rocked!
Hisashi is trying to stand back up.
Oh Hisashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hisashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Hofmann is looking for the choke from the back position but Hisashi is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Hofmann somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Hisashi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hofmann!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hofmann controlling the positon.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up.
Hofmann lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofmann lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hofmann lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hofmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Hisashi rushes Hofmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hofmann's efforts to push away.
Hofmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hofmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hofmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hofmann tries to break free but Hisashi pushes him back against the cage.
Hisashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Hofmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hofmann misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hofmann throws a hook but Hisashi avoids it easily.
Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hofmann.
Hisashi is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Hisashi blocks nicely.
Hisashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hisashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hofmann throws a strike but Hisashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hisashi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hisashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SU#
Hisashi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hofmann needs to keep his hands up - Hisashi had a free shot at his head there.
Hofmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Hisashi lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hisashi is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hofmann lands a body punch.
Hisashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofmann tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Hofmann breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Hisashi manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hofmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi is looking to clinch but Hofmann is avoiding it.
Hofmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hofmann drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hofmann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Hofmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Hofmann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Hisashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hofmann, pushing him back against the cage.
Hofmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Hisashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hofmann up against the cage.
Hofmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akahoshi Hisashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hofmann decides to pull guard. #SU#
Hisashi gets to his feet - Hofmann follows without any prompting.
Hisashi misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hofmann circles away.
Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hofmann blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hisashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Aztlan misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Hofmann's shoulder, as Hofmann tries to avoid the shot.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aztlan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.
Hofmann is standing up over Aztlan. Aztlan looks to escape but Hofmann dives into side control. #REVR#
Aztlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hofmann scoring with punches from side control.
Aztlan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hofmann.
Aztlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Aztlan parries the strikes from Hofmann easily there. Hofmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aztlan to escape.
Aztlan trying to remain calm as Hofmann controls from the top position.
Hofmann misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hofmann working away.
Aztlan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hofmann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hofmann in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
Hofmann wants to control for a moment but Aztlan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hofmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though. #T2#
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aztlan is refusing to be controlled, as Hofmann sits in half guard.
Aztlan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann throwing shots but Aztlan is blocking nicely.
Hofmann lands with a punch from half guard.
Hofmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hofmann is just content to waste time from the top position. Aztlan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely. #T3#
Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aztlan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aztlan managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztlan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aztlan misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aztlan!
Aztlan wants to control but Hofmann postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Hofmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aztlan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hofmann tries to score with some ground and pound. Aztlan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aztlan tries to improve position but can't.
Hofmann working the strikes but Aztlan uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hofmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan trying to control but Hofmann postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aztlan misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely.
Hofmann throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aztlan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hofmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Aztlan misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a single leg into guard. Aztlan didn't expect that.
Hofmann won't allow Aztlan to sweep him here.
Aztlan has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Aztlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
Aztlan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aztlan controlling Hofmann's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hofmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hofmann.
Aztlan cracks a nice hook into Hofmann's ribs.
Hofmann moves out of range as Aztlan strikes.
Aztlan misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Aztlan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Aztlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Aztlan is predictable there #TD2#
and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.

Aztlan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aztlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hofmann manages to avoid it.
Hofmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aztlan defends it well.
A low kick from Aztlan misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving. #T3#
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Hofmann is looking to advance position but Aztlan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Hofmann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hofmann content to stall in guard here.
Aztlan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aztlan, not yet. #T4#
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aztlan wants to get back to his feet but Hofmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hofmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hofmann.
Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Aztlan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Hofmann throwing strikes but Aztlan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hofmann prevents Aztlan from improving position.
Hofmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aztlan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Aztlan keeps him under control.#T2#
Aztlan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hofmann wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Aztlan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hofmann looking for submissions off his back.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Aztlan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hofmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hofmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aztlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Hofmann as he connects with a hook.
Hofmann looks to clinch
letting Aztlan counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Hofmann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aztlan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Albert Hofmann just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hofmann staying out of range there.
Aztlan throws a sloppy body shot
and Hofmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hofmann has time to react.
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hofmann doesn't seem phased though.
Hofmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aztlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hofmann.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztlan throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the body
and Hofmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hofmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aztlan.
A jab from Aztlan misses.
Hofmann with a jab.#T1#
Aztlan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aztlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hofmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aztlan. That's going to slow Hofmann down.
Hofmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hofmann has time to react.
Aztlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aztlan misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hofmann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up. #T2#
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Aztlan 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.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aztlan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aztlan.
Hofmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Aztlan misses.
Hofmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aztlan.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aztlan as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Aztlan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hofmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hofmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hofmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztlan walks into a jab.
Aztlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hofmann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aztlan misses the body punch
enabling Hofmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Aztlan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Hofmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hofmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hofmann distracts Aztlan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hofmann's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!#REVR#
Hofmann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan throws a body punch but Hofmann moves out of range.
Hofmann needs to keep his hands up - Aztlan had a free shot at his head there.
Hofmann misses with a body shot.
Hofmann swings for the body but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aztlan lands a head kick. Hofmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aztlan misses with a head kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hofmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
It seemed like Hofmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Aztlan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hofmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hofmann postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Aztlan working a defensive guard here.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Aztlan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztlan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hofmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aztlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Aztlan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aztlan won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofmann wants to control but Aztlan is keeping him busy.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hofmann working the head with strikes. #T3#
Hofmann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hofmann working away.
Hofmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Hofmann lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Hofmann swings around for an armbar but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hofmann's guard.
Hofmann trying to keep a closed guard but Aztlan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.
Hofmann keeping full guard, as Aztlan tries to pass.
Aztlan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan.
I think Aztlan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHKI 48
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lake misses with a straight right.
Hofmann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hofmann misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hofmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hofmann tries to throw a body punch but Lake avoids it by throwing Hofmann back against the cage.
Lake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hofmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lake.
Hofmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cody Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a shoot takedown. Lake fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Hofmann stops Lake from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hofmann won't allow Lake to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hofmann cracks Lake with an open hand slap.
Hofmann goes for a double leg but Lake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lake continues to drive forward.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hofmann misses the shot to the body.
Hofmann throws a hook but Lake blocks it.
Hofmann tries to move into range but Lake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hofmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hofmann misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Lake pushes Hofmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Hofmann blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lake fails to land with a series of punches. #T3##CL#
Lake clinches up against the cage.
Hofmann working aggressively here.
Hofmann misses with a body punch.
Hofmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Lake. #BC#
Lake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Hofmann misses.#CL2#
Lake tries to keep at a distance but Hofmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hofmann manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lake blocks a jab.#T4#
Lake throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it.
Hofmann loads up on a big right hand but Lake slips the punch.
Hofmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Hofmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hofmann swings for the body but Lake moves out of range.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lake slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hofmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Lake off the cage and back into range.
Lake tries to clinch but Hofmann is having none of it.
Lake misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Hofmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lake throws a combination. Hofmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Lake.
Lake is looking to clinch.
Lake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hofmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lake misses with a hook.
Hofmann misses with a body shot.
Lake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hofmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Lake as Hofmann shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lake connects with a nice looking jab.
Lake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1##CL#
Lake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hofmanns head.
Lake blocking some punches.
Lake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hofmann can do to turn this around?
Hofmann blocks an elbow strike.
Hofmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lake's elbow. #BC2#
Hofmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cody Lake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hofmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lake defending well as Hofmann loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Lake misses the target.
Lake looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
Lake blocks a jab.
It looked like Lake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Lake throws a hook but Hofmann avoids it easily.
Lake works the jab nicely.
Lake misses with a hook.
Hofmann tries to move into range but Lake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lake throws a big shot that misses.
Lake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lake misses with an uppercut.
Hofmann with the counter takedown but Lake avoids it easily.
Lake misses with an uppercut. Hofmann saw that one coming.
Cody Lake is winning the standup battle so far.
Lake throws a body punch but Hofmann moves out of range. #T3#
Lake wants to clinch.
A left lands for Lake.
Hofmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hofmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lake looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a shoot takedown. Lake fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Lake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake wants to stand up but Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lake is looking to stand back up but Hofmann counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lake.
Hofmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Lake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hofmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lake moves into range and clinches up with Hofmann.#BC#
Lake breaks the clinch.
Lake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hofmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Lake.#T1#
Hofmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hofmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Hofmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lake defends it well.
Lake is looking to clinch but Hofmann is avoiding it.
Hofmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lake throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it.
Hofmann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hofmann lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Lake tries to keep at a distance but Hofmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann keeps control of Lake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Lake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Hofmann misses its intended target. #T2#
Lake misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a shoot takedown. Lake fights it but they end up in guard.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Hofmann scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hofmann stays in close to Lake's body and controls the position.
Hofmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hofmann passes Lake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hofmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hofmann prevents Lake from standing back up.
Hofmann lands with a punch from half guard.
Hofmann prevents Lake from standing back up.
Hofmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Lake pushes Hofmann off and gets back to his feet.
Hofmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lake moves away.#T4#
Lake connects with a crisp jab.
Lake misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Hofmann misses its intended target.
Hofmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#That has opened up Albert Hofmann's cut even more.
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch but Hofmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hofmann throws a counter combo.
Hofmann takes a swing at Lake's ribcage but misses.
Hofmann just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hofmann lands a nice hook to Lake's body. Lake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lake moves in looking to clinch but Hofmann pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hofmann! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Lake.
I think Lake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cody Lake!
Cody Lake made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'See! That was to easy! Give me the title shot for the winner of Chimaev vs Ilmarinen because neither of them deserve it. '.

Event: MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Hofmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hofmann throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel walks into a straight right hand from Hofmann.#CUT#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Hofmann connects with a crisp jab.
Hofmann lands with a nice body punch.
Deckel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hofmann misses the target.
Deckel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hofmann.
As Hofmann backs off Deckel throws a huge counter combo but Hofmann manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Hofmann scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Deckel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Deckel is rocked!
Hofmann connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Deckel covering up! Hofmann comes in with a big uppercut and Deckel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
Albert Hofmann looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I pooped a little!'.

Event: MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hofmann circles away.
Ryan tries to clinch but Hofmann is having none of it.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Hofmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hofmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.#TD#
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hofmann's guard.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ryan lying in Hofmann's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hofmann decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ryan taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hofmann!
Albert Hofmann looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I pooped a little!'.

Event: MMAHKI 32
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hofmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aztlan was covering up waiting for the punch and Hofmann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aztlan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan is trying to keep Hofmann in close.
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Aztlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aztlan gets caught napping as Hofmann dives in and scores a takedown. Aztlan manages to retain guard.
Aztlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hofmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aztlan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aztlan is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aztlan misses with a double jab #TD#
and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.
Aztlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hofmann is one step ahead there.
Hofmann being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Aztlan is trying to keep Hofmann in close.
Hofmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Aztlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann distracts Aztlan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aztlan is trying to control the position but Hofmann postures up.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
Aztlan controlling the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aztlan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Aztlan is quick to defend against it.
Aztlan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aztlan wants it to stay on the feet.
Aztlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hofmann moves away.
Aztlan's corner calls for a 1-2. Aztlan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hofmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Hofmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hofmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Aztlan tests Hofmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aztlan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a single leg into guard. Aztlan didn't expect that.
Aztlan has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's time! Hofmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Hofmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hofmann misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hofmann tries to advance to mount but Aztlan denies him.
Hofmann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hofmann trying to control the action but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aztlan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hofmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hofmann throws an elbow but Aztlan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aztlan is looking to regain half guard here but Hofmann keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hofmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aztlan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.
Hofmann is positioning himself well to prevent Aztlan advancing to mount.
Aztlan wants to control but Hofmann is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hofmann has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Aztlan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Aztlan!
Hofmann is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hofmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aztlan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hofmann is pressing down on Aztlan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aztlan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann keeping moving, preventing Aztlan from controlling successfully.
Hofmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hofmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aztlan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hofmann is pulling down on Aztlan's head. It's preventing any offense from Aztlan, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hofmann on the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aztlan scores with a punch to the head.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hofmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aztlan circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
Aztlan lands with a nice body punch.
Aztlan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hofmann blocks a leg kick.
Aztlan misses the jab.#TD#
Hofmann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aztlan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aztlan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hofmann connects with a decent elbow.
Albert Hofmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aztlan is not content to let Hofmann control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hofmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Hofmann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hofmann trying to control the action but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann controlling the position from side mount.
Hofmann throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aztlan tries to bench press Hofmann off him but Hofmann keeps the position.
Hofmann working away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hofmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aztlan, who protects the arm well.
Hofmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aztlan keeps working.
Hofmann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
What's Aztlan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Hofmann working the head with strikes.
Hofmann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aztlan down. #T3#
Aztlan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hofmann throwing shots but Aztlan is blocking nicely.
Hofmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hofmann is keen to just control but Aztlan is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Aztlan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aztlan fails to land.
Aztlan lands with a right to the head.
Aztlan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aztlan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aztlan throws a front kick that sends Hofmann stumbling back into the cage.
Aztlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hofmann manages to avoid it.
Hofmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aztlan throws a hook to the side of Hofmann's head but Hofmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Aztlan misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan is not content to let Hofmann control the position.
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Hofmann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aztlan wants to get back to full guard.
Hofmann throwing shots but Aztlan is blocking nicely.
Hofmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hofmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albert Hofmann.
I think Hofmann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
A relieved looking Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Albert Hofmann was interviewed post fight and said 'I took too much.'.

Event: MMAHKI 26
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Hofmann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hofmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Marek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marek taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard.
Hofmann is nestled in close to Marek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marek manages to get to full guard.
Hofmann trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hofmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hofmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marek trying to control the position. #T1#
Hofmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Marek is looking for a triangle but Hofmann pushes his legs off easily.
Marek trying to keep a closed guard but Hofmann is proving a slippery customer.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving. #SUB#
Marek is looking for a triangle but Hofmann pushes his legs off easily.
Marek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hofmann's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Hofmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marek trying to control but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
Hofmann pulls Marek in close to his closed guard and prevents Marek from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marek trying to control the position from guard on top but Hofmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hofmann has his foot on Marek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marek works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hofmann has his foot on Marek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marek works his way back into a safe position though.
Marek preventing the sweep.
Hofmann working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab. #TD2#
Marek gets caught flat footed, as Hofmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hofmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Hofmann trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hofmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hofmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hofmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marek's head.
Hofmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hofmann wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hofmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marek is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Marek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hofmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Hofmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Marek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hofmann is aware though and is defending well.
Hofmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Hofmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hofmann is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marek has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hofmann is looking to defend but Marek has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hofmann! Marek pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hofmann taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Kamil Marek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Albert Hofmann spoke after the fight, saying 'I took too much.'.

Event: MMAHKI 20
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hofmann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sutton quickly recovers to half guard.
Sutton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hofmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hofmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sutton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hofmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hofmann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hofmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Hofmann there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hofmann sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Sutton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hofmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sutton wants to get back to his feet.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Sutton's hands, connecting with Sutton's forehead.
Hofmann is nestled in close to Sutton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hofmann content to control rather than advance.
Hofmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hofmann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sutton looks winded!
Hofmann working Sutton over with strikes. #T2#
Hofmann works his way into side control.
Sutton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hofmann lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hofmann staying calm.
Sutton pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sutton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hofmann is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Hofmann working the ground and pound from side control.
Hofmann remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sutton taking a bit of punishment here - Hofmann scoring with strikes.
Hofmann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.
Sutton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hofmann cracks Sutton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hofmann is working Sutton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hofmann lands a few punches from side control.
Sutton is being controlled here. #T4#
Hofmann landing strikes.
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Hofmann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sutton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hofmann in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sutton is trying to escape the position but Hofmann is controlling the position.
Hofmann landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hofmann landing strikes.
Hofmann controls the position.
Hofmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hofmann lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hofmann gets a takedown into half guard.
Hofmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hofmann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hofmann landing punches.
Hofmann landing punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann controlling from the full mount.
Sutton is breathing heavily.
Hofmann landing strikes from the mount.
Sutton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1#
Hofmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sutton taking shots to the head.
Hofmann with a couple of short strikes.
Hofmann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sutton looks a forlorn figure.
Hofmann raining down shots from the mount!
Hofmann lands a couple of good shots and Sutton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hofmann has Sutton flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hofmann lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofmann throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sutton! #T2#
Hofmann softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sutton grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #ROC#Sutton is rocked!
Good control from Hofmann.
Sutton is still in real trouble! Can Hofmann finish him?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hofmann. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hofmann is loading up with his shots from the back and Sutton is in big trouble! Sutton taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
Albert Hofmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Hofmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hofmann scores with a jab.
Deckel takes one to the chin there.
Deckel closes the distance and clinches up with Hofmann, looking for a takedown. Deckel pushes Hofmann against the cage but Hofmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann lands an overhand right.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hofmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hofmann lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Hofmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deckel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hofmann cracks Deckel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hofmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deckel doesn't seem bothered though.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hofmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hofmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Deckel counters with a nice uppercut.
Deckel shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Hofmann as Deckel shoots in.
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.
Hofmann catches Deckel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deckel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Deckel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hofmann sees it coming and defends easily.
Hofmann trying to control here.
Deckel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hofmann.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Hofmann is defending well.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Hofmann defending well.
Hofmann trying to control but Deckel postures up.
Deckel trying to mount his opponent but Hofmann defends it.
Deckel is looking to take a break and control but Hofmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hofmann is holding on to half guard well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Hofmann defending well.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.
Deckel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hofmann tries to get to full guard but Deckel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Deckel is working for a kimura but Hofmann is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura but Hofmann is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Deckel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hofmann is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Deckel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hofmann connects with a single shot there.
Hofmann lands a head shot.
Hofmann cracks Deckel with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Hofmann - just one landing.
Hofmann lands a nice hook to Deckel's body. Deckel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hofmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Hofmann.
Hofmann thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##TD#
Deckel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hofmann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deckel keeping full guard, as Hofmann tries to pass. #ES2#
Deckel pushes Hofmann off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hofmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Deckel gets caught flat footed, as Hofmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hofmann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deckel being controlled here, momentarily.
Hofmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Deckel keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deckel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hofmann sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hofmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Deckel. Deckel gets slowly back to his feet.
Hofmann connects with a body shot.
Hofmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hofmann takes a swing at Deckel's ribcage but misses.
Deckel unleashes a big counter combination but Hofmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Hofmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hofmann lands a head shot.
Hofmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.#TD2#
Deckel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Deckel won't allow Hofmann to sweep him here.
Hofmann looking to control.
Deckel trying to move into half guard but instead Hofmann has managed to sweep!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofmann trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Hofmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Deckel dives in and grabs Hofmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hofmann pushes down on Deckel's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Hofmann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deckel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Hofmann - just one landing.
Deckel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hofmann tries to sprawl out of it but Deckel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hofmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hofmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deckel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hofmann struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Deckel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hofmann, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Deckel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hofmann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Deckel but great work by Hofmann.
Hofmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deckel keeps working.
Hofmann just content to control the position.
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Albert Hofmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?#T2#
You can see the frustration on Deckel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hofmann controls the position.
Hofmann taking a break here but Deckel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hofmann is controlling the pace. #T3#
Deckel trying to control from the bottom.
Hofmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Hofmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Deckel taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard.
Deckel trying to control from the bottom.
Hofmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hofmann is keen to just control but Deckel is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deckel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hofmann but Hofmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.
Deckel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Hofmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hofmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Hofmann!
After winning the bout, Albert Hofmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Hofmann fails with the takedown
enabling Hargreaves to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hargreaves darts in and clinches Hofmann up against the cage.
Hargreaves is looking to break free of the clinch but Hofmann has double underhooks.
Hargreaves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hargreaves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hargreaves is trying to break the clinch but Hofmann has him pressed against the cage.
Hargreaves lands a hook that snaps the head of Hofmann backwards.
Hargreaves stops a takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Hargreaves is pressed up against the cage. Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hargreaves down to the mat. Hargreaves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hargreaves tries to avoid it but Hofmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hargreaves to the ground. Hargreaves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hargreaves after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hargreaves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hargreaves prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hargreaves gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann tries for a takedown but Hargreaves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hargreaves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watson Hargreaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hofmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hargreaves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hofmann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hargreaves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hargreaves wants it to stay on the feet.
Hargreaves scores with a shot to the body.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hofmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hargreaves circles away.
Hargreaves closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hargreaves has closed the distance and engaged Hofmann in a clinch. #BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch successfully.
Hargreaves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hargreaves tries to work over Hofmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hargreaves tries to land knees in the clinch but Hofmann avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Hargreaves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hargreaves cracks Hofmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Hargreaves is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Hargreaves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hofmann blocks a body shot from Hargreaves.
Hofmann is working for takedown but Hargreaves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hargreaves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hofmann. #BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hargreaves defends it nicely.#CL2#
Hargreaves clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Hargreaves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hofmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Hofmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hargreaves scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hargreaves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hargreaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
Hargreaves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hofmann.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Hofmann shoots and misses
and Hargreaves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hargreaves lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Hargreaves forces Hofmann back against the cage and clinches.
Hofmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hargreaves is defending well.
Hargreaves scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hargreaves looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hargreaves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Hofmann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hargreaves!
An elbow from Hofmann crashes against the mat.
Hargreaves is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
Hargreaves is looking for a sweep.
Hargreaves can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hargreaves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Watson Hargreaves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
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#
Hargreaves throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hofmann.
Hofmann trying to control but Hargreaves is working from the bottom.
Hargreaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hofmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hargreaves's head.
Hofmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hofmann looking to sit in guard and control but Hargreaves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hargreaves trying to control but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargreaves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hofmann's guard.
Hofmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hargreaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hofmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann working a defensive guard here.
Hofmann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hargreaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hofmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hargreaves preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hargreaves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hargreaves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hargreaves wants to pass the guard but Hofmann is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hofmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Hargreaves counters with a straight right hand.
Hofmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hargreaves is fending him off so far but Hofmann persists. Nope, Hargreaves circles away and we're back to standing.
Hargreaves swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hofmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hargreaves to the ground. Hofmann is now in Hargreaves's guard.

Hargreaves manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hargreaves as Hofmann shoots in.
Hargreaves wants to counter with a clinch but Hofmann pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hargreaves misses with a head kick.
Hofmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hargreaves can pounce on him. #T3#
Hargreaves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hargreaves throws a jab but it's blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Hargreaves is quick to defend against it.
Hargreaves lands with an overhand left.
Hargreaves lands a jab to the nose.
Hargreaves scores with a shot to the body.
Hofmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hofmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hofmann working over Hargreaves with some ground and pound. Hargreaves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is keeping busy.
Hargreaves is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hargreaves can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hofmann lands a nice short elbow.
Albert Hofmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
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!
Hofmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hargreaves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hofmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hargreaves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hofmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Hofmann throws an elbow that misses. Hargreaves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hofmann's guard. Nice move by Hargreaves!#REVB#
Hofmann keeping moving, preventing Hargreaves from controlling successfully.
Hargreaves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Watson Hargreaves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hargreaves closes the distance and clinches.
Hofmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Hargreaves breaks from the clinch.
Hargreaves looks to clinch #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hargreaves manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hargreaves scores with the left hand. Hofmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Hargreaves as Hofmann shoots in.
It seemed like Hargreaves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Hofmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hargreaves is trying to escape back to his feet but Hofmann uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hargreaves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.#T1#
Hofmann working the head and body with strikes.
Hofmann is looking to take a break and control but Hargreaves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hofmann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hargreaves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hargreaves parries the strikes from Hofmann easily there. Hofmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hargreaves to escape.
Hargreaves is trying to get back to his feet.
Hofmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hargreaves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hargreaves is trying to work for a sweep but Hofmann has mounted him!
Hofmann landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Hofmann.
Hofmann raining down shots from the mount!
Hargreaves tries to hold on but Hofmann postures up.
Hargreaves is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hargreaves regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hargreaves is trying to stand up here but Hofmann is controlling him well.
Hofmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hofmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hofmann is thwarting Hargreaves's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Hofmann seems content to control.
Hargreaves tries to kick Hofmann off but Hofmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Albert Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hofmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Hargreaves's hands, connecting with Hargreaves's forehead.
Hargreaves tries to get to full guard but Hofmann has control of the leg.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hargreaves tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hofmann manages to move to mount!
Hofmann working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Hofmann raining down shots from the mount!
Watson Hargreaves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hofmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Hargreaves is rocked!
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is having none of it.
Hofmann landing strikes from the mount.
Hargreaves is still in real trouble! Can Hofmann finish him?
Hargreaves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofmann postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hargreaves bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hofmann and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Hofmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Big Wave XIV
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Hofmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hofmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hofmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hisashi defends it well.
A left lands for Hisashi.#TD2#
Hofmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hisashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hofmann lands a couple of elbows.
Hofmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hofmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hisashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hofmann has managed to get both his arms back between Hisashi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hisashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hisashi wants to stand but Hofmann is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hisashi has his foot on Hofmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hofmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hisashi wants to stand up but Hofmann is controlling him. #T1#
Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann stands up over Hisashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hofmann stays in close to Hisashi's body and controls the position.
Hofmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hofmann connects with a couple of short punches.
Hisashi wants to control but Hofmann passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Hisashi actively working from the bottom here.
Hofmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hofmann working over Hisashi with some ground and pound. Hisashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Hisashi is trying to stand up here but Hofmann is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hisashi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hisashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hisashi taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard.
Hofmann working over Hisashi with some ground and pound. Hisashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hofmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Hofmann working over Hisashi with some ground and pound. Hisashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up but Hofmann is controlling him #SUB#
Hisashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hisashi is staying active underneath Hofmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hofmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Hofmann prevents Hisashi from improving his position.
Hisashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hofmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hisashi pushes Hofmann off looking to stand but Hofmann dives back in and keeps control.
Hofmann is controlling the pace.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Hisashi's hands, connecting with Hisashi's forehead.
Hofmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hofmann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hofmann stops Hisashi from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Hisashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hofmann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hisashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Hisashi trying to control but Hofmann postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hofmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hisashi is trying to maintain the position but Hofmann is very close to passing his half guard.
Hofmann drops an elbow to the side of Hisashi's head. #SUB#
Hisashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hisashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hofmann is nestled in close to Hisashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hisashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hofmann pulls his head out easily.
Hofmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hofmann lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hisashi wants to sweep but Hofmann has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Hofmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hisashi is trying to defend but Hofmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hofmann trying to control the action but Hisashi is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hofmann lands a nice short elbow.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up but Hofmann is controlling him
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Hisashi's hands, connecting with Hisashi's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann drops an elbow to the side of Hisashi's head.
Hisashi trying to control here.
Hisashi is staying active underneath Hofmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hisashi looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Hofmann winds up and cracks Hisashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hisashi tries to get out of the position.
Hisashi is trying to control but can't.
Hisashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hisashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hofmann defends it easily.
Hofmann postures up and lands a big shot to Hisashi's brow.
Hisashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hofmann lands a couple of digs.
Hisashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hofmann controls the pace.
Hofmann is pushing down on Hisashi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hisashi is fighting to maintain full guard but Hofmann has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Hisashi looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Hofmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up but Hofmann is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Hisashi's temple.
Hofmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hisashi wants to control but Hofmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hofmann is nestled in close to Hisashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Hisashi is rocked!
Hisashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Hisashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hofmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hofmann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hofmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hisashi tries to roll over but Hofmann keeps him under control.
Hofmann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Hisashi is trying to stand up here but Hofmann is controlling him well.
Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Hisashi's temple.
Hofmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hisashi looking for submissions off his back.
Hofmann lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hisashi with the active half guard here but Hofmann passes nicely into side control.
Hofmann working the head and body with strikes.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.
Hisashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hofmann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Hisashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hisashi tries to improve position but can't.
Hofmann looks up at the clock and then as Hisashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hofmann smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hisashi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A big shot lands for Hofmann! That's hurt Hisashi! Will he recover? Hofmann fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Hofmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hofmann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Terry.
Hofmann trying to control but Terry is working from the bottom.
Terry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hofmann's guard. #REVR#
Hofmann has control of Terry's left arm, preventing Terry from doing any damage.
Hofmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Hofmann, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terry looking to sit in guard and control but Hofmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hofmann connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hofmann cracks Terry with a solid left hand.
Hofmann wants to pass the guard but Terry is keeping the position.
Hofmann looking to sit in guard and control but Terry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hofmann has Terry pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hofmann is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hofmann lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Terry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Terry keeps moving.
Hofmann won't allow Terry to sweep him here.
Hofmann works over Terry with some ground and pound from guard.
Terry has momentary wrist control but Hofmann slips an elbow through the middle.
Hofmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Terry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hofmann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hofmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Terry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hofmann connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hofmann is in close to Terry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hofmann working some strikes from top position.
Terry is breathing heavily.
Hofmann slips nicely into half guard.
Hofmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nice strikes from Hofmann there.
Hofmann wants to take a breather but Terry is having none of it.
Hofmann is nestled in close to Terry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Hofmann seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Hofmann there.
Hofmann lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hofmann lands a nice short elbow.
Terry wants to get back to full guard.
Hofmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Terry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Terry's hands, connecting with Terry's forehead.
Terry is trying to stand. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Terry's temple.
Hofmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hofmann lands strikes from half guard.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Terry's hands, connecting with Terry's forehead.
Hofmann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hofmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hofmann winds up and cracks Terry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Terry's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofmann working over Terry with some ground and pound. Terry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hofmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hofmann is nestled in close to Terry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hofmann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's time! Terry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Hofmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hofmann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Terry some visible discomfort.
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hofmann is chipping away with strikes.
Hofmann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Terry to see if he's OK.
Terry wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
Hofmann scoring with punches and elbows.
Terry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hofmann connects with a decent elbow.
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hofmann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terry down.
Hofmann wants to control but Terry is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofmann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Hofmann cracks Terry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hofmann tries to advance to mount but Terry denies him.
Hofmann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terry down.
Terry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hofmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hofmann lands a nice forearm strike.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hofmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Terry is defending well.
Hofmann scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hofmann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hofmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terry keeps working. #T2#
Hofmann is working Terry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Terry can't do much from the bottom here.
Hofmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hofmann landing a few strikes.
Hofmann lands an elbow.
Hofmann lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Terry is rocked!
Terry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hofmann is working Terry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Terry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terry struggling a bit here.
Terry seems to have got his legs back now.
Hofmann slows the pace down. #T3#
Hofmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terry keeps working.
Hofmann lands some shots froms side control.
Hofmann looks up at the clock and then as Terry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hofmann smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hofmann lands an elbow.
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hofmann is chipping away with strikes.
Hofmann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Hofmann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hofmann grinds an elbow into Terry's temple.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hofmann scores with punches from side control.
Hofmann in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Terry looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hofmann turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!

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