PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Zica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zica comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Master of Puppets by Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hopkins
vs
Zica

180 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

180 cm
37
162 lbs
21 - 16 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jones Zica!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zica scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Zica tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zica. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zica throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Zica.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Zica avoids it.
Zica moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Zica fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Zica lands a right hand.

It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zica.
Zica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Zica lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zica misses with some punches.
Zica prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Zica avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zica prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Zica blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hopkins - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Hopkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zica misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zica blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Zica avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hopkins tries to work over Zica's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zica lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hopkins.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zica digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zica cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Hopkins tries to work over Zica's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zica prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Zica misses with a body punch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins.
Zica lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Zica with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Zica blocks it.
Zica pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zica tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Zica back against the cage.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Zica controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zica misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zica misses with some punches.
Zica has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Zica blocks it.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Zica.
Stalling in the clinch from Zica.
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!
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zica's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zica misses with the head strike.
Zica softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins is working Zica over against the cage.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zica swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zica working aggressively here.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Zica blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Zica prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins letting Zica take a breather here.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Zica avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hopkins is looking to slow Zica down with leg kicks.
Hopkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Jones Zica has been cut.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Zica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Zica off balance momentarily.
Zica turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Zica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones Zica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Zica coming out on top.
Zica throws a combination. Hopkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Zica thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zica slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Zica avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zica.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zica scores with a decent looking hook.
Zica takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zica on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zica.
Zica is breathing heavily.
Zica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Zica thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Zica's ribs.
Zica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zica 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.
Ryan Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zica moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zica doesn't seem phased though.
Zica throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zica needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zica.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Zica works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Zica moves out of range easily.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zica connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Zica's leg but Zica calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Zica. Those never looked like landing.
Zica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Zica.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zica connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zica thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Zica cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zica misses with a double jab.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Zica moves out of range.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zica's sensitive parts.
Zica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zica misses with a double jab.
Hopkins scores with a hook.
Zica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Zica blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Good work by Zica as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Zica, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Zica against the cage but Zica circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zica ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zica throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
A punch combination from Zica misses.
Zica's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zica takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Zica displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zica tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Zica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Zica.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zica.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zica lands with a cross.
Zica tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Zica jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a head kick!
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Zica is out of range.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zica's corner calls for a 1-2. Zica obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Zica's leg. Zica is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica works the jab nicely.
Zica avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Zica moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zica checks it well.
Zica looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Zica scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
Zica 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.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Zica avoids it.
Hopkins is looking to slow Zica down with leg kicks.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins goes for a double leg but Zica avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zica continues to drive forward.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zica misses with the head strike.
Zica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zica blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Zica throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Zica controls his hands.
Ryan Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zica lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zica.
Zica misses with some punches.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zica backwards.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Zica misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Zica's ribcage. Zica let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Zica's ribcage. Zica let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zica tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Zica back against the cage.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zica or not.
Zica blocks a body shot from Hopkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Zica controls his hands.
Zica takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Zica blocks it.
Hopkins is working Zica over against the cage.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to work over Zica's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones Zica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zica's elbow.
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zica blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zica's elbow.

Zica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Zica moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Zica sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zica. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zica throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zica can do to turn this around?
Zica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zica keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zica misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!