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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 733 p4p, 95 weight class) and Jimmy Hopkins (ranked 2848 p4p, 305 weight class). Urameshi comes into the arena with Smile Bomb blaring out of the sound system. Hopkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Hopkins looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yusuke Urameshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Urameshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Urameshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urameshi darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Urameshi into the cage.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Urameshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Urameshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuke Urameshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi leaves Hopkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urameshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopkins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Urameshi (2) vs (0) Hopkins
Urameshi is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi passes Hopkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Urameshi seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi moves into full mount! Hopkins won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Urameshi (5) vs (0) Hopkins
Urameshi controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urameshi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Urameshi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hopkins for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Urameshi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Further stalling from Urameshi.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Urameshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hopkins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Urameshi.
Urameshi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Urameshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Urameshi controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Urameshi controlling his opponent.
Hopkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hopkins looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi controlling his opponent.
Urameshi continues to hold on tight.
Urameshi continues to stall.
Hopkins working to try and regain half guard.
Hopkins keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Urameshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Urameshi controlling the position easily from mount.
Urameshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Urameshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Urameshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hopkins is working to get back to half guard.
Urameshi controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Urameshi is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to get to half guard.
Urameshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Urameshi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hopkins looking for a sweep but Urameshi has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Urameshi (7) vs (0) Hopkins
Urameshi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Urameshi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Urameshi (9) vs (0) Hopkins
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Urameshi.
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi working for a guillotine from mount but Hopkins is in no mood to give up.
Urameshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Urameshi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Urameshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urameshi controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urameshi takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jimmy Hopkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Is disgusting'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Vela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Vela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vela connects with a jab.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Vela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vela to the ground. Hopkins is now in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand back up.
Vela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a hook but Vela avoids it easily.
Vela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vela napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand back up. Hopkins steps back and let's Vela get back to his feet.
A big right from Vela misses.
Vela misses with a looping right.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Vela misses with a straight left.
Vela ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Vela cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vela is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Vela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Hopkins looking to score a takedown here. Vela is defending well but Hopkins drives through and ends up in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Vela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Vela misses its intended target.
Vela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into Vela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vela.
Vela throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Vela defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vela's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vela is breathing heavily.
Vela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hopkins postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vela to stand up.
Vela looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.#T2##TD2#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hopkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to his feet.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Hopkins looking to score a takedown here. Vela is defending well but Hopkins drives through and ends up in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into Vela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hopkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vela to his feet. #TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet - Vela follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3##SU2#
Hopkins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Hopkins 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.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins gets to his feet - Vela follows without any prompting.
Vela throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vela to the ground. Hopkins is now in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vela.#TD2#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from Vela's guard - Hopkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vela misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vela is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to return to a standing position.
Vela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Carlos Vela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vela enables Hopkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
Vela's corner calls for a 1-2. Vela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vela throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Vela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Vela gets caught flat footed, as Hopkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Vela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into Vela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A big right from Vela misses. #TD2#
Vela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vela's guard.
Vela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.#SU2#
Vela is working an open guard so Hopkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Vela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Vela to follow him. #TD2#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Vela's guard.#T1##SU2#
Vela is working an open guard so Hopkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins. #TD2#
Hopkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vela!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to his feet.
Vela with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Hopkins escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Vela didn't see that one coming.
Carlos Vela is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vela is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2##TD2#
Hopkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vela on his heels. He'll look to pass Vela's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from Vela's guard - Hopkins perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Vela to follow him. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopkins. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up. #T3##TD2#
Hopkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand back up. Hopkins steps back and let's Vela get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopkins. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to his feet. #TD2#
Hopkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vela sprawls well initially but Hopkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vela is trying to stand back up but Hopkins is controlling him
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to join him on the feet.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vela under the eye.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopkins.
Vela might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Hopkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vela throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Hopkins gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up out of the half guard.
Hopkins misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Vela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vela tries to kick Hopkins off but Hopkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Hopkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vela tries to sprawl but Hopkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up. #TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vela to the mat! Vela manages to get full guard. #SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Hopkins feints and as Vela raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get! #TD2#
Vela gets caught napping as Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown. Vela manages to retain guard.
Hopkins prevents Vela from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hopkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand back up. Hopkins steps back and let's Vela get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hopkins feints and as Vela raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet - Vela follows without any prompting.
Vela missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Hopkins won't allow Vela to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up from Vela's guard - Hopkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Hopkins gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to return to a standing position.
Vela throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Vela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Hopkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vela's half guard.
Hopkins prevents Vela from standing back up.
#T3##SU2#
Hopkins stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vela is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to join him on the feet.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vela misses the jab.
Vela jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Vela to follow him. #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Vela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Hopkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vela!
Jimmy Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get! #TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Hopkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Hopkins feints and as Vela raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carlos Vela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hopkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hopkins!
Carlos Vela spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you all'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Borun eats them both and turns towards Hopkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Borun has been cut.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Borun got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hopkins presses forward with punches and knees until Borun stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Borun closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hopkins!
In defeat, Ronald Borun stepped up to the mic, saying 'fack lost again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Riley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Riley's defenses.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Riley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Riley knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab.
Riley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riley scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Riley.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Riley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
Riley looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Riley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Riley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Riley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Riley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Riley defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Riley is out of range.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.#T3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Riley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Hopkins walks into a jab.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Riley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Riley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Riley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
Riley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Riley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Riley works the jab nicely.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riley misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that Riley avoids nicely.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Riley throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riley.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hopkins duly obliges.
Riley connects with a nice looking jab.
Riley misses with a looping right.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Riley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Riley. #T1#
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Riley looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riley eats them both and turns towards Hopkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Riley throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley slips a jab from Hopkins.
Riley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Riley scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins misses with a hook
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Riley back to the cage. Hopkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Riley.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Riley ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Riley moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Riley.#T3#
A big right from Riley misses.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Riley misses.
Riley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Riley does no damage.
Hopkins misses with a double jab
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimmy Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Riley misses its intended target.
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riley connects with the punch.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riley throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins moves out of range as Riley strikes.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
Riley looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riley.
Riley missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riley missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins looks to land a combination. Riley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Riley looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Riley's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Riley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riley lands with a shot to the body.
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riley eats them both and turns towards Hopkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hopkins throws a one two combo.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Riley throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Riley.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Riley is out of range.
A nice side step and Riley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riley moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Riley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Riley scores with a decent looking hook.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Riley counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Riley to acknowledge the strikes.
Donk. Riley catches Hopkins right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins sizes up Riley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Riley. Beautiful body shot.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Riley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Hopkins both land. Nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Riley.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Riley.
Hopkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riley digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Riley coming out on top.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Riley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Riley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Riley throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Riley takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Riley.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Riley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins attempts a counter takedown but Riley avoids it well and moves away.
Riley connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riley misses with a wild body shot.
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hopkins.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riley.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Riley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Riley!
Jimmy Hopkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Is disgusting'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Rhodes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopkins did well to prevent Rhodes getting side control.
Rhodes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopkins defending well though.
Rhodes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopkins won't allow Rhodes to pass to mount.
Rhodes moves into full mount! Hopkins won't be happy about that!
Rhodes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rhodes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopkins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Rhodes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rhodes looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodes lands a couple of good shots and Hopkins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hopkins covering up well under a series of strikes from Rhodes.
Hopkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rhodes is punishing Hopkins with strikes - can he finish him?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rhodes connects with a big shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
#T2#
Rhodes throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hopkins staying busy and making it hard for Rhodes to control.
Rhodes is working the ground and pound. Can Hopkins escape?
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Rhodes tries to get the hooks in deep but Hopkins pushed the leg off.
Hopkins covers up after that shot from Rhodes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Rhodes scores with punches and elbows.
Hopkins is trying to remain composed but Rhodes is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hopkins is taking damage to the body and head.
Rhodes trying to control.
Rhodes misses with an elbow to the head.
Rhodes biding his time, controlling Hopkins.
Hopkins is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rhodes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rhodes.
Rhodes lands shots from the back.
Rhodes lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhodes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rhodes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes trying to control.
Rhodes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hopkins up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rhodes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rhodes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hopkins sprawls well initially but Rhodes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rhodes throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Rhodes in his half guard.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Rhodes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Rhodes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodes lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rhodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rhodes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rhodes trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rhodes connects with a nice short shot to Hopkins's temple.
Hopkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rhodes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rhodes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rhodes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rhodes landing strikes from the mount and Hopkins is in trouble!
Hopkins is bucking up trying to escape but Rhodes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Rhodes lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Rhodes.
Rhodes cracks Hopkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes lands a big shot to the head and Hopkins winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Rhodes!
The defeated Jimmy Hopkins had this to say: 'Is disgusting'.
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