PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra comes to the cage accompanied by Fistful of steel - Rage against the machine. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ultra
vs
Hopkins

183 cm
25
198 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

180 cm
27
190 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakob Ultra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Ultra counters with an inside leg kick.
Ultra takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins catches Ultra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ultra slips a jab from Hopkins.
Jakob Ultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ultra throws a head kick that Hopkins semi-blocks.

It looks like Malcolm Hopkins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Ultra staying out of range there.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Ultra.
Ultra just misses with a punch to the body.
Ultra scores with a jab to the body.
Ultra throws a body kick that misses.
Ultra takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Ultra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Ultra misses with a head kick.
Hopkins cracks Ultra with a right hand to the side of the head.

Hopkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins postures up in Ultra's guard and throws a big left but Ultra blocks it.

Hopkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ultra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hopkins, into his guard.
Ultra stands and throws Hopkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hopkins is not content to let Ultra control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to bench press Ultra off him but Ultra keeps the position.
Ultra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hopkins is trying to improve his position.

Ultra decides to stand back up. Ultra steps back and let's Hopkins get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Hopkins misses.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt - Ultra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra is looking to land body kicks.
Ultra throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Ultra.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Ultra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ultra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ultra.
Ultra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Ultra misses.
Hopkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ultra motions for Hopkins to come forward. Ultra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jakob Ultra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Ultra counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Ultra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Ultra throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ultra in his tracks.
Ultra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ultra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ultra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ultra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ultra misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ultra moves out of range of the strikes.
Ultra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ultra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ultra thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Ultra.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Ultra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Ultra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ultra.
Ultra clobbers Hopkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ultra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins throws a jab when Ultra was well out of range.
Ultra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Ultra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.

Hopkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hopkins is working for a kimura but Ultra is defending it quite comfortably.
Ultra tries to get to full guard but Hopkins has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ultra kicks Hopkins off and gets back to his feet.
Ultra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jakob Ultra is winning the standup battle so far.
Ultra throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Ultra tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Ultra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Ultra throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Ultra jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Ultra looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ultra throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Ultra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ultra.
Ultra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ultra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ultra moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ultra. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ultra.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Ultra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins feints a jab promting Ultra to slip. Hopkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ultra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ultra.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
A big left from Ultra misses.
Ultra misses with a low kick.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Ultra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Ultra is out of range.
Hopkins 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.
Ultra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Ultra's belly button to the back.
Ultra walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Ultra counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Ultra sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ultra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ultra looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Ultra scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Ultra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ultra moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ultra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ultra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ultra. Ultra obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ultra throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Ultra scores with a jab to the body.
Ultra slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ultra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ultra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ultra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ultra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Ultra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Ultra - just one landing.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Ultra throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ultra.
Ultra punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Ultra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ultra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ultra jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

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

Hopkins is rocked!
A good leg kick by Ultra.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Ultra finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Ultra.
Ultra scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Ultra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
Ultra lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hopkins head around and knocks him out cold! Ultra hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakob Ultra!