PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hopkins
vs
Steroidi Jr

180 cm
30
157 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

177 cm
34
158 lbs
28 - 12 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Steroidi Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steroidi Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steroidi Jr defends it nicely.
Steroidi Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steroidi Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steroidi Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Steroidi Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Steroidi Jr wants to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch position.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Steroidi Jr takes one on the button.
Steroidi Jr misses with a kick to the body.

Steroidi Jr has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
A short left from Steroidi Jr.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Steroidi Jr blocking some punches.
Steroidi Jr can't break the clinch.
Steroidi Jr wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steroidi Jr's elbow.

Steroidi Jr breaks from the clinch.
Steroidi Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Steroidi Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Steroidi Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Steroidi Jr keeps him under control.
Steroidi Jr lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is trying to stand back up but Steroidi Jr is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steroidi Jr is looking for a kimura but Hopkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steroidi Jr to get the leverage.
Steroidi Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.

Steroidi Jr 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 Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Steroidi Jr is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins is trying is best to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Steroidi Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins moves out of range as Steroidi Jr strikes.
Steroidi Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combo that has Steroidi Jr backing up. Steroidi Jr nods at Hopkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Steroidi Jr looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Steroidi Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
A punch combination from Steroidi Jr misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steroidi Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins tries to counter by clinching up but Steroidi Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steroidi Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steroidi Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroidi Jr is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left.
Steroidi Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins moves out of range as Steroidi Jr strikes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
Steroidi Jr looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.

Hopkins feints and as Steroidi Jr raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Steroidi Jr has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.

Steroidi Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hopkins has passed into half guard!

Steroidi Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hopkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steroidi Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steroidi Jr trying to control here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Steroidi Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steroidi Jr tries to get to full guard but Hopkins has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steroidi Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Steroidi Jr won't let him.
Steroidi Jr looking to control.

Steroidi Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hopkins escapes and throws Steroidi Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Hopkins stands up and beckons Steroidi Jr to his feet.

Steroidi Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Hopkins's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
Well Steroidi Jr 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Vinny Hopkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.