PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "The Bridge Is Over" by Boogie Down Productions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Asiodjdaiodj
vs
Hopkins

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiodjdaiodj throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Asiodjdaiodj misses.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins throws a hook but Asiodjdaiodj avoids it easily.
Hopkins walks into a jab.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that Asiodjdaiodj avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hopkins 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.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asiodjdaiodj counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asiodjdaiodj throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asiodjdaiodj.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Asiodjdaiodj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Asiodjdaiodj lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asiodjdaiodj dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Asiodjdaiodj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Asiodjdaiodj moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Asiodjdaiodj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Hopkins moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Asiodjdaiodj goes down! Can Hopkins finish him!?

Asiodjdaiodj is rocked!
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Asiodjdaiodj looking for a sweep. Not yet Asiodjdaiodj, not yet.
Oh Asiodjdaiodj is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopkins postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Asiodjdaiodj covers up, he's hurt! Hopkins keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hopkins and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hopkins can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hopkins!
An out of breath David Hopkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.