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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Hopper (ranked 76 p4p, 277 weight class) and Maman Suraman (ranked 10 p4p, 40 weight class). Will Hopper has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Hopper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suraman shoots and misses
and Hopper counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Hopper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopper.
Suraman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopper avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopper tried to counter with a leg kick but Suraman avoided it.
Suraman misses with a takedown
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Will Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman shoots for a takedown but Hopper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopper throws a right hand that Suraman ducks under and follows up with a left that Suraman also avoids with ease.
Suraman loads up on a big right hand but Hopper slips the punch.
Hopper is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopper catches Suraman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suraman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown but Hopper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Hopper.
Hopper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hopper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraman misses with a takedown
and Hopper counters with a straight right hand.
Suraman has a takedown stuffed.
Hopper loads up on a big right hand but Suraman slips the punch.
Hopper misses with a low kick as Suraman jumps back.
Suraman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopper's waist but Hopper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suraman off to one side.
Will Hopper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suraman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hopper won't be happy with that.
Suraman tries to advance to mount but Hopper denies him.
Suraman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hopper sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Suraman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Suraman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Suraman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopper stops Suraman from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Suraman.
Suraman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hopper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Suraman but great work by Hopper.
Suraman throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suraman is looking to regain half guard here but Hopper keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hopper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Suraman dives in and grabs Hopper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopper pushes down on Suraman's head and hops out.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suraman has a takedown stuffed.
Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopper misses the target.
Will Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Hopper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suraman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopper.
Hopper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suraman can do to turn this around?
Suraman looks for a takedown but Hopper sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suraman.
Suraman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suraman lands in his opponent's guard.
Suraman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopper wants to stand up but Suraman is controlling him.
Hopper keeping full guard, as Suraman tries to pass.
Hopper wants to stand but Suraman is controlling the position.
Hopper keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suraman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hopper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suraman is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suraman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopper defends it nicely.
It looked like Hopper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suraman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman misses with a takedown attempt - Hopper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suraman misses with a takedown
and Hopper counters with a good low kick that Suraman was not able to check.
Suraman shoots in but Hopper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suraman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suraman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suraman shoots in for a double leg but Hopper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopper misses with a straight right.
Hopper misses with a body kick.
Suraman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maman Suraman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suraman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suraman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopper as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hopper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopper throws the left hand but Suraman avoids the punch easily.
Suraman with the counter takedown but Hopper avoids it easily.
No joy there for Suraman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suraman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopper.
Hopper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suraman.
Suraman shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopper tries to sprawl out of it but Suraman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Suraman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopper defends well and Suraman ends up having to push Hopper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Will Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Suraman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suraman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suraman.
Suraman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper throws a front kick that sends Suraman stumbling back into the cage.
Will Hopper is winning the standup battle so far.
Suraman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopper misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopper stuffs the takedown.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopper but Hopper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suraman shoots in but no luck this time.
Suraman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Hopper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown but Hopper shows good takedown defense.
Suraman fails with the takedown
and Hopper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Maman Suraman's cut even more.
Suraman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopper throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopper throws a leg kick but Suraman checks it.
Hopper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suraman staying out of range there.
Suraman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hopper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suraman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maman Suraman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suraman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopper is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suraman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hopper clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Suraman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suraman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Suraman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hopper thinks about countering with a head kick.
Suraman tries for a takedown but Hopper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopper lands a big head kick that sends Suraman tumbling to the mat! Hopper takes a step backwards and waves Suraman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Suraman is rocked!
Hopper throws a front kick that sends Suraman stumbling back into the cage.
Hopper circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Suraman to the canvas! Suraman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hopper keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Hopper!
Will Hopper retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Will Hopper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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