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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II as his entrance music. Robbie McStar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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180 cm
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190 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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TWGC Champion
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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 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malcolm Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but McStar moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but McStar is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McStar's hands.
No luck for McStar with that takedown attempt.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McStar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and McStar ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
I was talking to McStar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins pushes McStar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McStar wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStar is looking for a takedown.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStar's elbow.
Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, McStar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage.
McStar prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins is pressed up against the cage. McStar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopkins down to the mat. Hopkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hopkins motions for McStar to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McStar shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
McStar shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but McStar is just out of range.
McStar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
McStar tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised McStar's leg. McStar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar shoots and misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. McStar won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStar tries to escape but Hopkins is in control.
McStar prevents Hopkins from moving into mount.
McStar tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hopkins is trying to get an arm triangle but McStar is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hopkins wants to control but McStar is keeping him busy.
Hopkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McStar, who protects the arm well.
Hopkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McStar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McStar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McStar tries to bench press Hopkins off him but Hopkins keeps the position.
Hopkins working the body and head with strikes.
Hopkins trying to control the position but McStar is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar is trying to improve his position.
McStar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hopkins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hopkins tries to advance to mount but McStar denies him.
McStar is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
Hopkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McStar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hopkins but great work by McStar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hopkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McStar momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hopkins - that will leave a mark!
McStar jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins throws a low kick but McStar avoids it.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
McStar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
McStar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hopkins counters with a takedown into side control.
McStar is looking to reverse the position.
Hopkins advances nicely into full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStar is working to get back to half guard.
McStar is squirming around, avoiding Hopkins's attempts to control the action.
McStar is trying to stand.
Hopkins looking to control but McStar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hopkins working the ground and pound effectively.
McStar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McStar tries to reverse the position but Hopkins maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Hopkins.
McStar taking shots to the head.
Hopkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McStar is looking to escape.
McStar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hopkins is looking to take McStar's back but instead McStar gets back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStar wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McStar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hopkins manages to mount him!
McStar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McStar is squirming around, avoiding Hopkins's attempts to control the action.
Hopkins looking to finish McStar with some ground and pound. This is bad for McStar!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McStar turns into him and now he's in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McStar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStar is one step ahead there.
Hopkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hopkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands with some strikes.
Hopkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McStar is looking to escape.
McStar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hopkins trying to mount his opponent but McStar defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McStar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStar.
McStar shoots and misses
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but McStar moved away.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to McStar's body. McStar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McStar avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
McStar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hopkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite McStar's best efforts.
McStar 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins is pressing down on McStar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McStar has passed into side control.
Hopkins tries to improve position but can't.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
McStar trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.
McStar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McStar looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McStar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McStar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McStar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hopkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.
McStar in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins sneaks back into half guard.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but McStar is very close to passing his half guard.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but McStar is controlling well.
McStar is just content to waste time from the top position. Hopkins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McStar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McStar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malcolm Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins looking for a guillotine here but McStar defends easily.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
McStar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malcolm Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins actively working from the bottom here.
McStar wants to advance to full mount but Hopkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McStar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but McStar is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robbie McStar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malcolm Hopkins.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Hopkins!
Malcolm Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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