LFC 3 - Hopkins vs Pencil PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Swap Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drizzy Breezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jo
vs
Breezy

205 cm
25
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swap Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drizzy Breezy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breezy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jo tries to avoid it but Breezy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jo to the ground. Jo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jo blocks a head kick by Breezy.
An inside leg kick from Breezy misses.
Breezy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Jo closes the distance and clinches.
Breezy misses with a punch to the body.
Breezy is pressed up against the cage. Jo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Breezy down to the mat. Breezy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Breezy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Breezy.
Jo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jo lands a big head kick that sends Breezy tumbling to the mat! Jo takes a step backwards and waves Breezy back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Drizzy Breezy has been cut.
Breezy slaps away a takedown attempt from Jo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Breezy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jo - the referee stops the clock and Breezy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jo. Breezy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Breezy looks winded!
Breezy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Breezy throws a right and a left that Jo avoids nicely.
Jo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Breezy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breezy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jo closes the distance and clinches.
Breezy tries to work over Jo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jo.
Jo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Breezy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swap Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breezy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jo.
That kick from Jo tenderised Breezy's leg. Breezy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Breezy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Breezy throws a body punch but Jo moves out of range.

Jo clinches.
Breezy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Breezy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breezy manages to avoid it.
Drizzy Breezy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breezy moves in looking to clinch but Jo pushes him off.
Breezy throws a series of punches but Jo moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jo.
Jo fails with a takedown attempt.
Breezy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jo scores with a head kick.
Breezy wants to clinch.
Jo shoots in but no luck this time.
Breezy swinging wildly here.
Jo fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Breezy.
Jo shoots in for a takedown but Breezy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jo swings for the body but Breezy moves out of range.
Breezy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breezy lands with an uppercut that bounces Jo off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Jo does no damage.
Breezy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jo moves into the clinch successfully.

Jo pulls guard effortlessly.
Breezy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Breezy with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breezy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Breezy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jo, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breezy looks to land a combination but Jo avoids it well.

Jo moves into the clinch.

Jo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Breezy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Breezy throws out a powerful jab.
Breezy looks to land a combination but Jo avoids it well.
Jo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Jo is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jo dodges the punch combination from Breezy.
Oh Jo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Breezy clinches up with Jo and pushes him back against the cage.
Jo tries to circle away but Breezy has him pinned against the cage.
Breezy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breezy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Breezy misses with the head strike.

Jo pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Breezy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Swap Jo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drizzy Breezy's cut.
That's time! Jo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Breezy swivels and escapes.
Breezy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jo seems to have got his legs back now.
Breezy throws a low kick but Jo avoids it.
Breezy feints with a jab and clips Jo right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Jo is sent crashing into the canvas and Breezy leaps in for the kill! Jo tries to get to his feet but Breezy is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Jo is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizzy Breezy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Leigertwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Golovkin
vs
Leigertwood

180 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gennady Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Leigertwood!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leigertwood darts in looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets double underhooks and turns Leigertwood into the cage.
Leigertwood is trying to pull guard but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Leigertwood is trying to pull guard but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Leigertwood.

Leigertwood pulls guard effortlessly.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Golovkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Golovkin wants to control from the top but Leigertwood keeps moving.

Golovkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leigertwood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Golovkin is looking to advance position but Leigertwood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Golovkin wants to hold on but Leigertwood pushes him away.

Leigertwood working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Golovkin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Leigertwood! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dexter Leigertwood!
Dexter Leigertwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jugdish Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Boulwiha
vs
Patel

185 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jugdish Patel!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boulwiha dives in and scores a takedown into Patel's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Patel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Patel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boulwiha wants to control from the top but Patel keeps moving.
Boulwiha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boulwiha looking to pass the guard.
Patel can't keep his opponent in guard - Boulwiha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boulwiha not doing much here.
Boulwiha is looking to advance position but Patel won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel is looking to improve his position.
Patel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Boulwiha manages to move to mount!
Boulwiha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boulwiha raining down shots from the mount!
Boulwiha postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Patel looks a forlorn figure.
Boulwiha works his way to his opponent's back.
Boulwiha has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Patel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Patel is trying to defend against the choke here but Boulwiha has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Boulwiha Tightens the hold and Patel taps out furiously! Boulwiha displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuba Boulwiha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Zitska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Roy Brown
vs
Zitska

165 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Roy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milan Zitska!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick but Zitska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zitska checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Zitska.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zitska works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Zitska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Zitska. Those never looked like landing.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Brown gets a double leg takedown into Zitska's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zitska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zitska trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Zitska keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Zitska has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Zitska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zitska scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zitska is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Zitska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zitska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zitska napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Brown 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.
Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitska is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zitska can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown walks into a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zitska!
Zitska connects with a body shot.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zitska counter with a right hand.
Milan Zitska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zitska misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a leg kick but Zitska sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Zitska. Those never looked like landing.
Zitska throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Zitska. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lee Roy Brown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zitska lands a body shot.

Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zitska!
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Brown controlling his opponent.

Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zitska can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoids the attempt from Zitska to control.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been informed that Zitska has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zitska turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Zitska has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.

Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zitska rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Zitska is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Roy Brown!
Our winner, Lee Roy Brown, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Mashine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Smith
vs
Mashine

179 cm
24
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
171 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gilbert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Mashine!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mashine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mashine wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Mashine is working away.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mashine tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Mashine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gilbert Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Smith has managed to clinch.

Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mashine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mashine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mashine fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
Mashine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mashine trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mashine is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Smith manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilbert Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwan Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Jeggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dylan
vs
Jeggins

200 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gwan Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Jeggins!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeggins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dylan.

Jeggins shoots in and gets a takedown into Dylan's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jeggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dylan is retaining full guard.
Jeggins postures up.
Jeggins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dylan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dylan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jeggins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeggins 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.
Dylan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jeggins passes into half guard.
Dylan is trying to control but can't.
Dylan wants to improve his position but Jeggins is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jeggins wants to work for an arm triangle but Dylan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jeggins passes to full mount!

Jeggins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dylan tries to hold on but Jeggins postures up.
Jeggins is trying to take his opponent's back.

Dylan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jeggins locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dylan is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Jeggins!
Dick Jeggins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kicker Blower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eight Twinky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicker Blower has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Blower
vs
Twinky

220 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kicker Blower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eight Twinky!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twinky misses with a few strikes there.
Twinky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Blower moves into the clinch.
Twinky tries for a takedown. No joy.

Blower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Twinky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blower.
Twinky tries for a takedown but Blower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kicker Blower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eight Twinky.
Blower dives in for a single leg takedown but Twinky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Twinky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blower has him pressed against the cage.
Twinky misses with a punch to the body.

Blower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blower leaves Twinky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Twinky shoots in for a takedown but Blower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blower shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Twinky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Twinky.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Twinky wants to stand but Blower has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Twinky stands and steps away. Blower gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Twinky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blower to the mat! Blower manages to get full 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!
Twinky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blower will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Twinky postures up in Blower's guard and throws a big left but Blower blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blower keeping moving, preventing Twinky from controlling successfully.
Blower is trying to control the position but Twinky postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twinky is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Blower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Twinky is looking to work some ground and pound but Blower has wrist control.
Twinky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blower has control of Twinky's left arm, preventing Twinky from doing any damage.
Twinky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Twinky looks to clinch
and Blower counters with a series of strikes. Twinky will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blower has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blower lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Twinky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Blower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Twinky.

Twinky gets tackled into the cage by Blower. Blower maintains the clinch.
Twinky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blower.

Blower has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Twinky uses from the top position.

Blower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Twinky is aware though and is defending well.

Twinky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blower trying to keep a closed guard but Twinky is proving a slippery customer.
Blower knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twinky on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blower keeping moving, preventing Twinky from controlling successfully.
Twinky preventing the sweep.
Twinky tries to free his leg and advance position but Blower is retaining full guard.
Twinky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Twinky is still trying to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Twinky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Twinky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blower as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eight Twinky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blower closes the distance and clinches.

Blower decides to pull guard.
Blower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Twinky passes into half guard.
Twinky working Blower over with strikes.
Twinky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Twinky is looking to take a break and control but Blower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Twinky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blower haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Twinky tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blower.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Twinky is thwarting Blower's attempts to control the position.

Eight Twinky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blower!

It looks like Eight Twinky has been cut.
Twinky fails to land the takedown.
Twinky darts in looking for a takedown but Blower gets double underhooks and turns Twinky into the cage.
Twinky tries a knee to the head but Blower blocks it.
Twinky wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twinky tries to pull guard but Blower holds him up against the cage and eventually Twinky drops back down to his feet.
Kicker Blower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eight Twinky.
Twinky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blower just stands there and leans against the cage.

Blower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blower fails to land the takedown.
Blower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blower shoots in for a double leg but Twinky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blower tries to clinch up but Twinky circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Twinky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Twinky tries to clinch
and Blower counters with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Twinky.
Blower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Twinky closes the distance and clinches up with Blower, looking for a takedown. Twinky pushes Blower against the cage but Blower circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Twinky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Twinky looks to clinch
and Blower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blower shoots in and drives through. Twinky sprawls well.
Blower keeps the fight on the outside.
Blower shoots in but Twinky avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blower throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twinky has a takedown stuffed.

Twinky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Twinky has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blower!
Blower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Twinky is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Twinky extends the arm and Blower is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eight Twinky!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penncil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Hopkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hopkins
vs
Penncil

182 cm
25
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

173 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Dwayne Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penncil!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Penncil avoids it well.
Penncil takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Penncil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Penncil wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.

Penncil is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Penncil sits in half guard.

Penncil is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Hopkins wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Penncil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hopkins is not content to let Penncil control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to control Penncil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penncil is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopkins is looking to control Penncil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?

Hopkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Penncil.
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hopkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Penncil is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penncil tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penncil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hopkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Penncil is proving a slippery customer.
Penncil passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Penncil sits in half guard.

Penncil is working for a kimura but Hopkins is defending it quite comfortably.

Penncil is trying to work for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penncil is working away from the top position though.
Penncil is pressing down on Hopkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hopkins is holding on for now.

Penncil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penncil is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopkins trying to hold on to Penncil's head to control him but Penncil postures up.
Penncil trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.

Penncil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to stand.

Hopkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Penncil.

Penncil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Penncil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penncil stops Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Penncil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Penncil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hopkins defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penncil 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.

Hopkins lands with a nice combination. Penncil backs away looking to recover.
Penncil takes one to the side of the head.

Penncil shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopkins's guard.
Penncil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hopkins has his foot on Penncil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penncil works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Penncil from controlling successfully.
BJ Penncil has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Penncil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penncil works his way into side control.

Penncil is trying to get an arm triangle but Hopkins is defending well.

Penncil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Penncil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penncil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penncil is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hopkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penncil trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Penncil tries to move to mount but Hopkins blocks the move with his legs.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penncil controlling from side mount.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hopkins is looking to reverse the position.

Penncil is trying to get an arm triangle but Hopkins is defending well.

Penncil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.

Penncil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hopkins tries to buck Penncil off but Penncil is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penncil tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hopkins's legs.
Hopkins is trying to control Penncil's posture but Penncil avoids it.

Penncil has hold of Hopkins's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hopkins tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Penncil cranks the arm and Hopkins screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hopkins, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). BJ Penncil!
BJ Penncil is the new middleweight champion!