PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Duality . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ufcowski jr
vs
Hopkins

183 cm
31
166 lbs
29 - 10 - 1

180 cm
27
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Ufcowski jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Ufcowski jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ufcowski jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ufcowski jr, right into the meat.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ufcowski jr's head.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ufcowski jr misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Ufcowski jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins defending well as Ufcowski jr loads up on a big left hand.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hopkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ufcowski jr tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ufcowski jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ufcowski jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ufcowski jr off to one side.
Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ufcowski jr is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufcowski jr stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ufcowski jr can pounce on him.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ufcowski jr counter with a right hand.
Ufcowski jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ufcowski jr motions for Hopkins to come forward. Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufcowski jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hopkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Ufcowski jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ufcowski jr also avoids with ease.

Ufcowski jr shoots in and bounces Hopkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Ufcowski jr being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ufcowski jr throws a strike but Hopkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins tries to stand but Ufcowski jr is controlling from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position.
Ufcowski jr is really struggling to control Hopkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hopkins wants to stand but Ufcowski jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ufcowski jr misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ufcowski jr tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ufcowski jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins stalks Ufcowski jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ufcowski jr's face. Ufcowski jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr moved away.
Ufcowski jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ufcowski jr's knee momentarily.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Ufcowski jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ufcowski jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ufcowski jr thows a body kick. Hopkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ufcowski jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Ufcowski jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Ufcowski jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ufcowski jr misses the target.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ufcowski jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ufcowski jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ufcowski jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ufcowski jr's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ufcowski jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Ufcowski jr down.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ufcowski jr misses the shot to the body.
Ufcowski jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr moved away.
Ufcowski jr throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Ufcowski jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Ufcowski jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ufcowski jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ufcowski jr slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
A head kick misses from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Ufcowski jr checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ufcowski jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins motions for Ufcowski jr to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufcowski jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ufcowski jr throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Ufcowski jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ufcowski jr throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ufcowski jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Ufcowski jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Ufcowski jr's shoulder, as Ufcowski jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ufcowski jr is just out of range.
Ufcowski jr loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Ufcowski jr misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ufcowski jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Ufcowski jr is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins moves forwards but Ufcowski jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ufcowski jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ufcowski jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Ufcowski jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ufcowski jr. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ufcowski jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Ufcowski jr with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Ufcowski jr down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hopkins enables Ufcowski jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hopkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ufcowski jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ufcowski jr being controlled here momentarily.
Ufcowski jr advances to half guard.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ufcowski jr trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Ufcowski jr keeps him under control.
Ufcowski jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ufcowski jr is taking a breather. Hopkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ufcowski jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ufcowski jr's back!

Hopkins stands up.
Ufcowski jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ufcowski jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ufcowski jr scores with a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Ufcowski jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr postures up.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ufcowski jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ufcowski jr misses
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ufcowski jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ufcowski jr. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Hopkins thumps Ufcowski jr with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a chopping leg kick but Hopkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ufcowski jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ufcowski jr looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ryan Hopkins just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hopkins throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufcowski jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ufcowski jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Ufcowski jr's head.
Ufcowski jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ufcowski jr on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ufcowski jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ufcowski jr.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ufcowski jr.
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Ufcowski jr misses.
Ufcowski jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr scores with a nice right hand.
Ufcowski jr throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ufcowski jr's calf.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Ufcowski jr saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Ufcowski jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ufcowski jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins wants to slow Ufcowski jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Ufcowski jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ufcowski jr.

Ufcowski jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Hopkins's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins looking to control.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ufcowski jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ufcowski jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Hopkins is pulling down on Ufcowski jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ufcowski jr, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr with a nice head shot there.
Hopkins pulls Ufcowski jr in to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Hopkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ufcowski jr tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A bone on bone clash there as Ufcowski jr blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins wants to slow Ufcowski jr down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.
A combination from Ufcowski jr does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hopkins tries a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ufcowski jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ufcowski jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ufcowski jr tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Ufcowski jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopkins under the eye.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Ufcowski jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Ufcowski jr's leg but Ufcowski jr calmly moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Ufcowski jr misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Ufcowski jr saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ufcowski jr doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Ufcowski jr shoots in.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Ufcowski jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ufcowski jr wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Ufcowski jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ufcowski jr avoids the body shot from Hopkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ufcowski jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ufcowski jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ufcowski jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Ufcowski jr avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hopkins scores with a four punch combination!
Ufcowski jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Ufcowski jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Ufcowski jr staying out of range there.
Ufcowski jr dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Ufcowski jr's head and hops out.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ufcowski jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Ufcowski jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Ufcowski jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ufcowski jr shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ufcowski jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ufcowski jr's knee momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins feints and then cracks Ufcowski jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ufcowski jr down.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range.
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ufcowski jr under the eye.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Ufcowski jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hopkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!
Ryan Hopkins is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Pawel Ufcowski jr had this to say: 'Another tough rival and finally someone took that belt from me...Congratz to Ryan and Tony, his manager, great work. Thanks for all support from my fans and sorry I messed up!'.