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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinical Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cpw is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Purple Rain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
190 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinical Cpw!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cpw as Hopkins shoots in.
Cpw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Cpw blocks the leg kick.
Cpw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Cpw.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Cpw off the cage and back into range.
Cpw lands with a shot to the body.
Hopkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cpw scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cpw to score with a decent uppercut.
Cpw misses with a low kick.
Cpw misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Cpw moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Cpw.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clinical Cpw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cpw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cpw.
Clinical Cpw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cpw misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Cpw misses with a hook.
Cpw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cpw throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins shoots for a takedown but Cpw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Cpw. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cpw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cpw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Cpw throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cpw to the ground. Hopkins is now in Cpw's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cpw keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cpw is keeping the position for now.
Hopkins trying to control but Cpw is working from the bottom.
Hopkins stops Cpw from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cpw pulls Hopkins in to control the position.
Hopkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cpw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cpw wants to stand and escape but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cpw controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cpw finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Cpw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cpw slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw misses the jab.
Cpw throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Cpw.
Cpw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cpw.
Cpw is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Cpw. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins throws a hook but Cpw avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinical Cpw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cpw scores with a shot to the body.
Cpw with a jab.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Cpw. No joy for Hopkins on that attempt.
Cpw throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Cpw moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Cpw.
A low kick from Cpw misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Cpw thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cpw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins lunges at Cpw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cpw's hand.
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins stops Cpw from getting back to his feet.
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura but Cpw is defending well.
Hopkins works his way into full mount!
Cpw tries to lock up and control but Hopkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cpw is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cpw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hopkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cpw is now in Hopkins's guard. A big mistake from Hopkins there, giving up the dominant position!
Cpw won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cpw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hopkins misses the jab.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Cpw's defenses.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cpw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cpw loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Jab by Cpw.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Cpw moves out of range.
Cpw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Cpw sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cpw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Cpw throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Cpw misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Cpw avoids it.
Cpw blocks a jab.
Clinical Cpw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cpw throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Cpw thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cpw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Cpw does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Cpw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cpw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinical Cpw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cpw throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Cpw blocks a jab.
Cpw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cpw throws a big shot that misses.
Cpw throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
Cpw connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins shoots for a takedown but Cpw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cpw.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Cpw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Cpw.
Cpw misses with a straight left.
Cpw blocks a jab.
Cpw misses with a double jab.
Cpw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Cpw.
Nice straight punches there by Cpw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cpw.
Hopkins tries to work over Cpw's front leg with a kick but Cpw checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpw throws out a powerful jab.
Cpw tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cpw throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cpw thinking.
Cpw throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Cpw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Cpw moved out of range.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cpw as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cpw catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cpw.
Cpw misses with the combination.
Hopkins shoots in for a double leg but Cpw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cpw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins throws a jab when Cpw was well out of range.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Cpw.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cpw.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cpw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Cpw settles back down.
Malcolm Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins lands with a shot to the body.
Cpw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Cpw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clinical Cpw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Cpw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cpw scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinical Cpw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cpw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinical Cpw!
Our winner, Clinical Cpw, 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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