PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Slice
vs
Hopkins

188 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice has a takedown stuffed.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.

Slice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Slice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
Slice 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 stand.
Slice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.

Hopkins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Slice misses with a takedown attempt - Hopkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Slice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hopkins's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Slice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hopkins manages to get to full guard.
Hopkins looks gassed!
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.
Slice trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slice wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Slice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slice is in close to Hopkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Willie Hopkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Slice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopkins did well to prevent Slice getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
Slice trying to advance position but Hopkins counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slice shoots in and gets a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Kimbo Slice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slice is one step ahead there.
Hopkins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Slice stops Hopkins from standing up.
Slice lands a couple of digs.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Slice has gone for a leg lock! Hopkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slice's guard.
Hopkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hopkins stands up.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Slice fails to land the takedown.
Slice fails to land the takedown.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopkins is defended easily by Slice.

Slice shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slice prevents Hopkins from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slice lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Slice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.
Slice trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Slice lands strikes from half guard.
Hopkins trying to control here.
Slice is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slice looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hopkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Slice prevents Hopkins from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slice lands with a punch from half guard.
Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slice lands a nice short elbow.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Slice in his half guard.
Slice 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins has hold of Slice's hands but Slice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Slice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slice seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Slice avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice throws a combination. Hopkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.

Slice closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hopkins quickly recovers to half guard.
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. Slice connects with a nice short shot to Hopkins's temple.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control.
Slice is controlling the pace.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying to control. Hopkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Slice in his half guard.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.
Slice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Slice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Slice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.

Slice wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slice slips a nice elbow through Hopkins's hands, connecting with Hopkins's forehead.
Slice with the ground and pound but Hopkins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Slice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Hopkins controls Slice momentarily but Slice frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slice kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slice trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Slice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopkins wants to stand up but Slice is controlling him.
Slice chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hopkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!