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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ned Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Espinosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ned Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Espinosa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Espinosa counters with a series of strikes. Hopkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Espinosa gets caught flat footed, as Hopkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Espinosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Espinosa is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Espinosa's head.
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Espinosa won't let him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Espinosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Hopkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Espinosa has wrist control.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Espinosa wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling him.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopkins throws a strike but Espinosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hopkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Espinosa wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Espinosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Espinosa looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Espinosa's guard.
Espinosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopkins.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopkins wants to stand and escape but instead Espinosa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Espinosa is looking to stand up but Hopkins won't let him.
Espinosa wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Espinosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Espinosa from controlling successfully.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Espinosa tries to pass.
Espinosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enzo Espinosa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Espinosa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a takedown
and Espinosa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Espinosa. Espinosa maintains the clinch.
Hopkins is trying to force a seperation but Espinosa has the dominant position.
Hopkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Espinosa smiles and moves away.
Espinosa drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espinosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Espinosa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Espinosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Espinosa has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins gets control of Espinosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hopkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Espinosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Espinosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Espinosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Espinosa wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Enzo Espinosa.
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Espinosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Espinosa defends well and Hopkins ends up having to push Espinosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopkins tries to break free but Espinosa pushes him back against the cage.
Espinosa slows down the pace here.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Espinosa is defending well for now.
Espinosa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Espinosa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hopkins to regain full guard.
Espinosa wants to get up but he can't break Hopkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Espinosa throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Espinosa trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Espinosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Enzo Espinosa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Espinosa gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espinosa wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopkins sneaks back into half guard.
Espinosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopkins is just riding it out for now. Espinosa eventually gives up the hold.
Espinosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Espinosa is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Espinosa keeps him under control.
Espinosa passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Espinosa 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hopkins tries to sprawl but Espinosa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Espinosa is working for a kimura but Hopkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Espinosa prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
Hopkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Espinosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Espinosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopkins is just riding it out for now. Espinosa eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Espinosa connects with a nice short shot to Hopkins's temple.
Hopkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Espinosa.
Espinosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Espinosa is looking for a kimura here.
Espinosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa prevents Hopkins from improving his position.
Espinosa controlling the action here.
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Espinosa sits in half guard.
Espinosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hopkins defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hopkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Espinosa.
Espinosa is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Espinosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Espinosa 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Espinosa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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