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Event:
UnderGround FC 63
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Byrne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Byrne tries to escape but Hopkins is in control. #SUB2#
Hopkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Byrne wants to control but Hopkins postures up.
Byrne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins trying to control the position but Byrne is working away. #SUB2#
Hopkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Byrne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hopkins but great work by Byrne.#T1#
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Byrne working away.
Hopkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins keeping control of the position.
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Byrne has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byrne is one step ahead there.
Byrne wants to get up but he can't break Hopkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hopkins trying to strike off his back.
Byrne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byrne won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Byrne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hopkins's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Byrne stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and bounces Byrne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byrne wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling him.
Byrne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins postures up in Byrne's guard and throws a big left but Byrne blocks it.
Hopkins won't allow Byrne to get back to his feet. #T4#
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins cracks Byrne with a solid left hand.#ES#
Byrne manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byrne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Byrne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Byrne prevents the takedown attempt.
Elijah Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hopkins.
Byrne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Byrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A short right from Byrne.
Hopkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Byrne after a bit of a struggle.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Byrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Byrne is defending well.
Hopkins is trying to drag Byrne to the mat but Byrne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byrne lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Byrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Byrne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hopkins with a poor takedown
and Byrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Byrne is looking to get back to is feet but Hopkins passes into side control.
Byrne is trying to buck Hopkins off.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hopkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Byrne, who protects the arm well.
Byrne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Hopkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopkins working the head with strikes.
Hopkins tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hopkins prevents Byrne from escaping the position.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrne keeps working.
The strikes coming from Hopkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hopkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Byrne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Byrne keeps Hopkins under control for a moment.#T2#
Byrne on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hopkins working the ground and pound but Byrne is defending the strikes.
Byrne pushes Hopkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hopkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Byrne is not content to let Hopkins control the position. #SUB2#
Hopkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byrne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Hopkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Byrne down.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Byrne is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is putting a hurting on Byrne here, landing some big shots from side control.
Byrne is trying to get back to his feet.
Byrne taking a bit of punishment here - Hopkins scoring with strikes. #T4#
Byrne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Byrne seems a little lost for a moment, as Hopkins dominates the positioning.
Hopkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hopkins prevents Byrne from escaping the position.
Byrne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopkins connects with a decent elbow.
Hopkins working the ground and pound but Byrne is defending the strikes.
Hopkins is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins is working Byrne over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Hopkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hopkins cracks Byrne with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byrne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Byrne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elijah Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hopkins.
Byrne throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins misses with a takedown
and Byrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has his takedown stuffed
and Byrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byrne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Byrne circles away easily
and Byrne counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hopkins badly! Byrne follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hopkins out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Byrne finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elijah Byrne!
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Event:
UnderGround 6
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palonesess napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Hopkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Hopkins stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Hopkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hopkins working the ground and pound but Palonesess is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Hopkins crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins working the head with strikes.
Palonesess is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Hopkins tries for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Hopkins controls the position.#T1#
Hopkins trying to control the position but Palonesess is working away.
Palonesess is being controlled here.
Palonesess is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hopkins off and has taken his back!
Palonesess controlling well, preventing Hopkins from escaping the position.
Will Palonesess go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hopkins trying to control the position but Palonesess manages to sink in the hooks.
Hopkins's coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Palonesess working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins breaks Palonesess's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Palonesess trying to control the position.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess trying to control the position.
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palonesess's head.
Hopkins won't allow Palonesess to sweep him here.
Hopkins with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Palonesess being controlled here, momentarily.
Hopkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palonesess is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins works over Palonesess with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess has momentary wrist control but Hopkins slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins forces his way into half guard.
Hopkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Palonesess works his way to full guard. Good work.
Palonesess wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palonesess's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hopkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Hopkins shoots in and bounces Palonesess off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess controls Hopkins momentarily but Hopkins frees himself.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving. #T1#
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Palonesess is keeping the position.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palonesess sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palonesess is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Palonesess circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Palonesess.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Palonesess, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Palonesess shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls well. He's pushed Palonesess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palonesess.
Hopkins feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Palonesess's guard.#ES2#
Palonesess kicks Hopkins off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palonesess is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Palonesess circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Palonesess tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in Palonesess's guard.
Hopkins is standing up over Palonesess. Palonesess looks to escape but Hopkins dives into side control.
#REVB#
Palonesess is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopkins connects with a decent elbow.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palonesess keeps working.
Hopkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palonesess sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hopkins staying calm.
Palonesess is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hopkins is controlling the pace.
Palonesess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopkins.
Hopkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palonesess defending well though.
Hopkins not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hopkins lands a nice short elbow.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palonesess can do to turn this around?
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopkins trying to control the pace.
Palonesess wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Hopkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopkins throwing shots but Palonesess is blocking nicely.
Hopkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hopkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Palonesess stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Palonesess scores with a nice strike.
Palonesess lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Palonesess throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hopkins uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess is trying to control Hopkins's posture but Hopkins avoids it.
Palonesess takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Palonesess tries to control but Hopkins manages to take his back.
Hopkins missing with strikes from the back.
Hopkins connects with a big shot to the side of Palonesess's head.
#T1##SUB#
Hopkins tightening his grip on Palonesess, looking for the choke.
Palonesess trying to control the hands but Hopkins won't let him. #SUB#
Hopkins looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hopkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Palonesess knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Palonesess for a finish. #SUB#
Hopkins is persistently looking for the submission but Palonesess is defending it well.
Billy Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hopkins is working the ground and pound. Can Palonesess escape?
Palonesess trying to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in full control for now.
Palonesess takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hopkins cracks Palonesess with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Palonesess from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hopkins has Palonesess flattened out and is raining down punches.
What can Palonesess do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hopkins missing with strikes. #T3#
Palonesess is trying to get back to his feet but Hopkins has full control of the position and if anything, Palonesess has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hopkins misses with an elbow to the head.
Hopkins cracks Palonesess with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Palonesess from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Billy Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins missing with punches from the back.
Palonesess is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hopkins scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Hopkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Palonesess is defending well though. Hopkins let's go of the attempt for now.
Hopkins biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4##SUB#
Hopkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Palonesess defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hopkins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hopkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Palonesess is trying to get back to his feet but Hopkins has full control of the position and if anything, Palonesess has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hopkins!
Billy Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Event:
KOTC 10 Kubilay VS Munday
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Seehaver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Seehaver sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hopkins is looking to advance position but Seehaver won't allow it.
Seehaver is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seehaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopkins slips a nice elbow through Seehaver's hands, connecting with Seehaver's forehead.
Hopkins wants to take a breather but Seehaver is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seehaver tries to get to full guard but Hopkins has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Seehaver is working from the bottom. #T1#
Seehaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.
Seehaver trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seehaver is one step ahead there.
Seehaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully. #T2#
Seehaver stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins looking to control.
Seehaver preventing the sweep.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Seehaver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Seehaver's guard.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Seehaver.
Seehaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Seehaver trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seehaver is one step ahead there.
Seehaver stays in close to Hopkins's body and controls the position.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Seehaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Seehaver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seehaver trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is pulling down on Seehaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Seehaver, at least for the moment.
Seehaver stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hopkins wants to take a breather but Seehaver is having none of it.
Seehaver is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins is keen to just control but Seehaver is a slippery customer.
Seehaver is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seehaver defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hopkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into Seehaver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seehaver can do to turn this around?
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Seehaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard. #REVB#
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Seehaver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Hopkins is pulling down on Seehaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Seehaver, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Billy Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Seehaver postures up.
Hopkins seems keen to control Seehaver's posture.
Seehaver trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Seehaver controlling him for the moment.
Seehaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hopkins gets caught napping as Seehaver dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Hopkins looking to control.
Seehaver stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.#T2#
Seehaver trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seehaver drops back looking for a leg! Hopkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hopkins manages to kick Seehaver off! Seehaver jumps back into Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Seehaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seehaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seehaver looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Seehaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Seehaver, not yet.
Hopkins throwing strikes from guard but Seehaver blocks nicely.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hopkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seehaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Seehaver, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seehaver is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seehaver is one step ahead there.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Seehaver won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Seehaver 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 controls Seehaver momentarily but Seehaver frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Seehaver drops back looking for a leg! Hopkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hopkins manages to kick Seehaver off! Seehaver jumps back into Hopkins's guard.
Seehaver preventing the sweep.
Seehaver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Seehaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seehaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hopkins is trying to keep Seehaver in close.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins leaves Seehaver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Seehaver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Seehaver tries to sprawl but Hopkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Seehaver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seehaver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seehaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seehaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seehaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seehaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins preventing the sweep. #T1#
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopkins is in close to Seehaver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopkins trying to control but Seehaver is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seehaver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hopkins has picked Seehaver up and slammed him! Seehaver can't keep hold of the triangle and Hopkins manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Hopkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hopkins tries to advance to mount but Seehaver denies him.
Seehaver gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Hopkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Seehaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seehaver.
Hopkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hopkins won't allow Seehaver to sweep him here.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins won't allow Seehaver to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hopkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Seehaver gets back to full guard.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Seehaver looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seehaver on the ground.
Hopkins trying to control but Seehaver is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hopkins won't allow Seehaver to sweep him here.
Hopkins distracts Seehaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
Hopkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hopkins sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Seehaver doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hopkins paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Seehaver - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Seehaver!
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Event:
KOTC 6 Adams Vs Buckets
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Hopkins advances position into side control!
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hopkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Hopkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins cracks Laden with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hopkins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Laden is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Billy Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #5
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Seyan circles away easily
and Seyan counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Seyan to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Hopkins gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Seyan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Hopkins is trying for a kimura here. Seyan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hopkins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Hopkins!
Billy Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #3
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pent gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hopkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hopkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pent is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins is working Pent over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hopkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hopkins landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Hopkins forces his way into half guard.
Hopkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pent with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Hopkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hopkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hopkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hopkins slips a nice elbow through Pent's hands, connecting with Pent's forehead.
Hopkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pent with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Hopkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Pent is rocked!
Hopkins unloads with some huge strikes here! Pent is out! Hopkins wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Hopkins!
Billy Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopkins.
Hopkins working the strikes but Hyland uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hyland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hyland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hopkins.
Hyland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hyland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hopkins throws an elbow that misses. Hyland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopkins's guard. Nice move by Hyland!#REVR##T1#
Hyland is fighting to break Hopkins's control of his arms but Hopkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hyland drops back looking for a leg! Hopkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hopkins manages to kick Hyland off! Hyland jumps back into Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins trying to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hyland 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. #SUB#
Hyland drops back looking for a leg! Hopkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hopkins manages to kick Hyland off! Hyland jumps back into Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hyland is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hyland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hyland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hyland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hopkins dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Hopkins scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hyland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopkins postures up and lands a big shot to Hyland's brow.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hyland's head.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hyland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopkins.
Hyland is breathing heavily.
Hopkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hopkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #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.
Hopkins is in close to Hyland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopkins working some strikes from top position.
Hopkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hopkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hyland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Hopkins there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hyland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hyland enables Hopkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hyland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins throws an elbow that misses. Hyland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopkins's guard. Nice move by Hyland!#REVR#
Hyland is fighting to break Hopkins's control of his arms but Hopkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Billy Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hyland 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. #SUB#
Hyland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hyland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hopkins trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hyland advances position into side control!
Hopkins holds on to Hyland's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hyland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hopkins, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hyland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hyland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hyland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hyland is trying to get an arm triangle but Hopkins is defending well. #T2#
Hopkins is trying to control Hyland's posture but Hyland avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopkins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hyland is staying active.
Hopkins holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Hyland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hyland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hyland working away.#SUB#
Hyland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Hopkins is right now. #SUB#
Hyland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hopkins, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hyland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Hopkins holds on to Hyland's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Hyland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hyland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hyland tries for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
Hyland working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Hyland dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hyland gets caught napping as Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown. Hyland manages to retain guard.
Hyland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hopkins trying to control but Hyland is working from the bottom.
Hopkins cracks Hyland with a solid left hand.
Hopkins is in close to Hyland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hyland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hopkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hyland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopkins works over Hyland with some ground and pound from guard.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hyland gets caught napping as Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown. Hyland manages to retain guard.
Hopkins with a nice head shot there.
Hyland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hopkins trying to control but Hyland is working from the bottom.
Hopkins postures up and lands a big shot to Hyland's brow.
Hopkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hopkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyland!
Hopkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hopkins lands some shots froms side control.
Hopkins lands some shots froms side control.
Hopkins working the ground and pound.
Hopkins lands an elbow. #T3#
Hyland is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopkins connects with a decent elbow.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hyland down.
Hopkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Hyland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopkins is working Hyland over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hopkins lands an elbow.
Hopkins lands a nice forearm strike.
Hopkins landing strikes.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins lands some shots froms side control.
Hopkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hopkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hopkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hyland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hopkins looks up at the clock and then as Hyland takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hopkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hopkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopkins working the ground and pound.
Hopkins landing strikes.
Hopkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hopkins!
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