FARTMMA 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 4253 p4p, 399 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 4102 p4p, 370 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Murhapuro
vs
Cormier

192 cm
19
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cormier.
A head kick by Cormier misses
and Murhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.

Cormier looking to score a takedown here. Murhapuro is defending well but Cormier drives through and ends up in Murhapuro's guard.

Murhapuro working for a triangle but Cormier defends it easily.

Murhapuro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cormier has his hands clasped together but Murhapuro extends and breaks Cormier's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murhapuro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McNights (ranked 6484 p4p, 553 weight class) and Alexey Molotov (ranked 2655 p4p, 312 weight class). Molotov has chosen Eminem - Phenomenal as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McNights
vs
Molotov

190 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve McNights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexey Molotov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Molotov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McNights struggling a bit here.
Molotov staying calm.
Molotov lands an elbow.
McNights tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Molotov lands an elbow.
Molotov taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNights wants to control but Molotov postures up.
Molotov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNights will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNights regains half guard.
Molotov is taking a breather. McNights says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Molotov there.
McNights is trying to stand back up but Molotov is controlling him
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McNights tries to get to full guard but Molotov has control of the leg.
McNights is trying to escape back to his feet but Molotov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Molotov scores with a couple of short elbows.
McNights trying to remain calm as Molotov controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNights tries to improve position but can't.
Molotov taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molotov avoids the strikes from the bottom by McNights.
Molotov 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.
McNights is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molotov connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McNights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McNights is trying to control Molotov's posture but Molotov avoids it.
Molotov controlling the position from side mount.
McNights takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Molotov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNights will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McNights some visible discomfort.
Molotov staying calm.
McNights is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molotov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Molotov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McNights was covering up waiting for the punch and Molotov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

McNights working for a triangle but Molotov defends it easily.
Molotov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McNights's guard.
McNights tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Molotov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molotov with good strikes from the mount here!

McNights is rocked!
Molotov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt McNights! Molotov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless McNights and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Steve McNights spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCallum (ranked 4570 p4p, 467 weight class) and Takedown Mcgee (ranked 3192 p4p, 356 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.

McCallum
vs
Mcgee

185 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takedown Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for McCallum. That snapped Mcgee's head back.
Mcgee throws a leg kick but McCallum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mcgee throws a low kick but McCallum moves out of range easily.
Mcgee's coach down at Know-How Knights was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mcgee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCallum tests Mcgee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCallum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcgee throws an off balance right hand
and McCallum counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgee throws a leg kick that misses.
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and McCallum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgee is looking to clinch but McCallum is avoiding it.
Mcgee throws a combination. McCallum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCallum scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. McCallum catches Mcgee right on the button with a cross.

Mcgee is rocked!
McCallum feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Mcgee crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy McCallum!
Andy McCallum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dajaun Biggums (ranked 2875 p4p, 103 weight class) and Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 3730 p4p, 139 weight class). Biggums kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is KLUTZ. Dajaun Biggums has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Biggums
vs
Murhapuro

193 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

212 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dajaun Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biggums's hands.

It looks like Dajaun Biggums has been cut.
Murhapuro lands a nice hook to Biggums's body. Biggums takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Murhapuro.
We've been hearing reports that Biggums has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Biggums tries to clinch there but Murhapuro circles away.
Biggums tries to clinch but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Biggums walks into a left hand.
Murhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Murhapuro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biggums ducks into an uppercut from Murhapuro and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Murhapuro!
Dajaun Biggums was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight, he excecuted his gameplan, and I didn't, simple as that. '.

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C
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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 Maki Tantor (ranked 3066 p4p, 343 weight class) and Billy Brown (ranked 3205 p4p, 358 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CCR - Bad Moon Rising kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tantor
vs
Brown

182 cm
17
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maki Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Tantor feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Tantor misses with a two punch combination.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Tantor throws a lazy body kick

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Tantor fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tantor trying to control the position.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Brown is pushing down on Tantor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tantor is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Tantor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tantor tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown with the ground and pound but Tantor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Tantor keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Tantor has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Tantor is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tantor thows a leg kick but Brown checks it

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is pressing down on Tantor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tantor is holding on for now.
Billy Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Tantor defends it.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tantor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tantor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown tries to control but Tantor wriggling away.
Tantor is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Tantor is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Brown looking to secure an arm triangle but Tantor defends it well.

Brown working for a submission but Tantor is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor prevents Brown from taking his back.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tantor turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.

Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Tantor to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Brown takes one on the button.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand

and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Tantor trying to control the position.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tantor sprawls well. Tantor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Tantor fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tantor as he jumps to the side.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Brown swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Brown throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.

Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tantor bucks up and tries to throw Brown off but instead Brown has got his back!
Brown somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tantor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tantor has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tantor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Mamaev (ranked 2081 p4p, 288 weight class) and Fred Jones (ranked 4289 p4p, 498 weight class). Mamaev comes to the cage accompanied by 30 Seconds To Mars - Hurricane. Jones has chosen Pardon my G! as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Mamaev
vs
Jones

200 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Mamaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mamaev lands a body shot.

Jones gets a clinch.
Mamaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mamaev is struggling to control the position.

Mamaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamaev.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamaev misses the target.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mamaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones looks for the body kick but Mamaev saw that one coming.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaev throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Mamaev counters with a straight right hand.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mamaev slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Mamaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev connects with a body shot.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamaev lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Mamaev connects with a body shot.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Denis Mamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamaev takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mamaev.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps Mamaev at a distance using the push kick.
Mamaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
Mamaev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mamaev lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Mamaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mamaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mamaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Mamaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mamaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mamaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones feints and then cracks Mamaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamaev down.
Mamaev takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamaev is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones with a jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Mamaev blocks the low kick.
Mamaev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mamaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Mamaev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamaev cracks Jones with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mamaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamaev throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mamaev misses its intended target.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Denis Mamaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Mamaev avoids it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamaev lands with a shot to the body.
Mamaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Jones throws out a leg kick but Mamaev moves out of range and Jones only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Jones lands a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mamaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamaev.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamaev's calf.
Mamaev lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamaev takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Mamaev coming out on top.
Mamaev cracks Jones with a good jab.
Mamaev wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
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!
Mamaev stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Mamaev misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Mamaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Mamaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Mamaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mamaev throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Mamaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamaev tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mamaev misses with a body shot.
Mamaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
As Jones backs away, Mamaev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Mamaev.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
Mamaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Mamaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones keeps Mamaev at a distance using the push kick.
Mamaev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones slips a jab from Mamaev.
Jones lands a nice hook to Mamaev's body. Mamaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Mamaev slips a jab from Jones.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamaev.
Jones misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Mamaev catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mamaev avoids the head kick by Jones.
Mamaev tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Mamaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Mamaev half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Jones misses.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Mamaev works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Mamaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Mamaev is out of range.
Mamaev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Mamaev as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mamaev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Mamaev had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Fred Jones has been cut.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamaev is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Mamaev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Mamaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Mamaev works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Mamaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mamaev lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamaev lands with a shot to the body.
Mamaev lands with a right hand.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.
Mamaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Mamaev backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Mamaev manages to avoid it all.
Fred Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones checks a low kick from Mamaev.
Mamaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a hook but Mamaev avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mamaev!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Mamaev thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Mamaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Mamaev moved away.
Mamaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones looks for the body kick but Mamaev saw that one coming.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
Mamaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamaev scores with a shot to the body.
Mamaev swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mamaev moved away.
Mamaev with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaev thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamaev throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Mamaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Mamaev sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Mamaev avoids it this time.
Mamaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Mamaev is wise to it.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Mamaev.
Mamaev lands a jab to Jones's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Mamaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mamaev, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Mamaev!
A victorious Denis Mamaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Fred Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'He slapped me I nap that.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Knight (ranked 2386 p4p, 326 weight class) and Demario Johnson (ranked 3372 p4p, 419 weight class). Johnson has chosen Somebodies Gonna Get It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knight
vs
Johnson

188 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demario Johnson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demario Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.

Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Knight down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Knight back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Jason Knight has been cut.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight checks a low kick from Johnson.
Knight lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Knight misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knight lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Johnson misses with a low kick as Knight jumps back.
As Johnson backs away, Knight returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Johnson is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocks a jab.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Johnson to the canvas! Johnson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Knight keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Demario Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'That guy is a bum. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark O Madsen (ranked 2203 p4p, 249 weight class) and Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 3793 p4p, 390 weight class). Mark O Madsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

O Madsen
vs
Maldonado

177 cm
26
167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark O Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madsen shoots in for a double leg but Maldonado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maldonado defending well as Madsen loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldonado misses the target.
Maldonado throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Madsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Maldonado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Maldonado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldonado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Maldonado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Maldonado both land. Nice combination.
Madsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldonado pinned against the cage. Maldonado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick from Maldonado lands but Madsen takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madsen on the side of the head.
Maldonado slaps away a takedown attempt from Madsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark O Madsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Madsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldonado defends well and Madsen ends up having to push Maldonado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldonado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Madsen has a takedown stuffed.
Maldonado scores with a hook to the body. Madsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maldonado. That's going to slow Madsen down.
Maldonado cracks Madsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maldonado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldonado wants it to stay on the feet.
Maldonado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Madsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maldonado keeps Madsen at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maldonado's waist but Maldonado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madsen off to one side.
Maldonado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maldonado enables Madsen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maldonado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maldonado has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Madsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Madsen moves forwards but Maldonado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ralphie Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldonado.
Maldonado cracks Madsen with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Madsen's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madsen.
Madsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldonado pinned against the cage. Maldonado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Madsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maldonado to the mat! Maldonado manages to get full guard.

Maldonado is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Madsen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madsen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Madsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maldonado is trying to stand back up but Madsen is controlling him
Madsen is taking a breather. Maldonado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Madsen is nestled in close to Maldonado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Madsen 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.
Madsen is trying to control. Maldonado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maldonado connects with a single shot there.
Madsen walks into a left hand.
A left and a right from Maldonado both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maldonado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Madsen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Madsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Madsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Madsen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maldonado is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralphie Maldonado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Madsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldonado avoids it really well and circles away.
Maldonado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldonado counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldonado plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maldonado connects with a high kick.
Madsen tries for a takedown but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark O Madsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maldonado sprawls well. Maldonado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldonado lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldonado scores with a head kick. Madsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Madsen shoots in for a double leg but Maldonado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Madsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Madsen fails with the takedown
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Madsen walks into a jab.
Maldonado is looking to slow Madsen down with leg kicks.
Maldonado lands with a good body shot.

Madsen gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldonado is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Madsen landing a few strikes.
Madsen scores with punches from side control.
Madsen landing strikes.
Madsen prevents Maldonado from escaping the position.
Madsen working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madsen landing a few strikes.

Maldonado is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado wants to get back to his feet but Madsen drags him back down.
Maldonado stops Madsen from passing to mount.
Madsen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Madsen wants to control but Maldonado is keeping him busy.
Madsen prevents Maldonado from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Madsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maldonado's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee asks Madsen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Madsen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Madsen working the ground and pound.
Maldonado is trying to buck Madsen off.

Madsen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maldonado scores with a jab to the head.
Madsen shoots in and drives through. Maldonado sprawls well.
Maldonado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madsen closes the distance and clinches up with Maldonado, looking for a takedown. Madsen pushes Maldonado against the cage but Maldonado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madsen drops his hands momentarily and Maldonado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralphie Maldonado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Maldonado lands a jab to the nose.
Maldonado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madsen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado.
Maldonado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldonado lands a jab to Madsen's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madsen is defended easily by Maldonado.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado throws a one two combo.
A punch lands to the side of Madsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madsen shoots and misses
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark O Madsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen with a poor takedown
and Maldonado counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldonado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Maldonado, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maldonado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Madsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maldonado circles away.
Maldonado scores with a head kick.
Maldonado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado lands with an overhand left.
Maldonado cracks Madsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maldonado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maldonado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldonado circles away.
Madsen fails with the takedown
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maldonado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldonado wants it to stay on the feet.
Maldonado throws a combination. Madsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Madsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Madsen tries for a takedown but Maldonado circles away easily
and Maldonado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldonado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Madsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldonado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Madsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maldonado defends it nicely.
Madsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldonado finds it's way round the side to connect with Madsen's head.
Maldonado connects with a body shot.
Maldonado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Madsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
Madsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Madsen takes one to the chin there.
Maldonado swings for the body but Madsen moves out of range.
Maldonado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madsen.
Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldonado thuds his right hand into Madsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Madsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldonado cracks Madsen with a good jab.
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!
Madsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madsen looks for a takedown but Maldonado sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldonado avoids it really well and circles away.
Maldonado lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maldonado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Madsen has his takedown stuffed
and Maldonado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark O Madsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maldonado circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldonado! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Maldonado.
Madsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maldonado cracks a nice hook into Madsen's ribs.

Madsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ralphie Maldonado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madsen connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie Maldonado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maldonado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie Maldonado!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Venom Killer (ranked 1725 p4p, 249 weight class) and Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 1037 p4p, 163 weight class). Killer comes to the cage accompanied by Body to the Head!. Venom Killer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Killer
vs
Hopkins

194 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
207 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Groove Gear
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Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Venom Killer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Killer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Venom Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Killer is wise to it.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Killer moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Killer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killer.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killer is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins scores with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Killer. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Killer saw it coming and moves away.
Killer checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins jabs at Killer's body.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hopkins is looking to slow Killer down with leg kicks.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Killer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Killer is wise to it.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killer throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Killer jabs at Hopkins's body.
A big right from Killer misses.
Killer swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
A big right from Killer misses.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Killer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killer checks it well.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Killer moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Killer throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Killer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Killer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Killer's head.
Killer cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Killer connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Killer. Beautiful body shot.
Killer misses with a double jab
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Killer.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Killer sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Killer avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Killer there.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Killer moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Killer.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Killer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Killer jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Killer looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hopkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Killer has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins slips a jab from Killer.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killer slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
A big left from Hopkins misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins lunges at Killer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killer's hand.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Hopkins takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Killer.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Killer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killer on the side of the head.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Killer.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Killer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a push kick.
Killer jabs at Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Venom Killer 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.

Hopkins stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins throws a counter combo.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Killer misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Killer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Killer misses.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards Killer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
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 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins cracks Killer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killer lands a head shot.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Venom Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Killer cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Killer's head back.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Killer throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Some bone on bone action there as Killer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Killer.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Killer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Venom Killer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Killer tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Killer throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Killer avoids it well.
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Killer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Killer sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killer checks a leg kick nicely.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Killer misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Killer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer lands a jab to the head.
Killer works the jab nicely.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
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!
Killer blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Killer scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.
Hopkins throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Venom Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Jab from Hopkins.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins keeps Killer at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Killer blocks a jab.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
A bone on bone clash there as Killer blocks the leg kick.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Killer misses.
Hopkins tries to work over Killer's front leg with a kick but Killer checks it.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killer's corner calls for a 1-2. Killer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
Killer takes one to the side of the head.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Killer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer!
Killer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killer down.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Killer misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Killer slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Killer lands the left hand.
Hopkins lands a head kick. Killer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer scores with a body shot.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Venom Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Venom Killer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49

The fight is ruled a draw!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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