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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steveo Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steveo Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinaldo Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steveo Black!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries to clinch but Hopper is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Hopper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Hopper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black scores with a takedown into Hopper's guard.
Hopper 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.
Hopper really is a fat lump.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hopper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to control from the top but Hopper keeps moving.
Hopper 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.
Black prevents Hopper from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Black closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black gets back to half guard.
Hopper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Hopper is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Hopper is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hopper to get the leverage.
Hopper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black trying to hold on to Hopper's head to control him but Hopper postures up.
Black wants to improve his position but Hopper is controlling well.
Black is trying to stand back up but Hopper is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steveo Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Black tries a knee to the head but Hopper blocks it.
Black manages to break the clinch.
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopper is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Black wants to take a breather but Hopper is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling the action here.
Black prevents Hopper from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopper trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Black is trying to control. Hopper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steveo Black will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopper circles away.
Hopper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Black misses
and Hopper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Black has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hopper is on him like a limpet, forcing Black back against the cage.
Hopper is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
Hopper is stalling here.
Black has Hopper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Black pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hopper tumbling to the mat - Black dives into Hopper's guard.
Hopper is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Black presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopper leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper effectively controlling the action here.
Hopper tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hopper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hopper preventing the sweep.
Hopper throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Black looking for a guillotine here but Hopper defends easily.
Hopper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper throwing strikes but missing.
Hopper stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black wants to stand and escape but Hopper is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopper is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hopper moves into full guard.
Steveo Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to pass the guard but Hopper is keeping the position.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopper, not yet.
Hopper wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hopper throws a push kick but Black slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Black manages to pull guard.
Hopper works over Black with some ground and pound from guard.
Hopper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hopper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hopper to the ground. Black is now in Hopper's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hopper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopper is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Black can't fight it off and eventually Hopper manages to take the fight to the floor. Black looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hopper gets to his feet. Black looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reinaldo Hopper will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hopper clinches with his opponent.
Hopper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopper is trying to push Black away but Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hopper stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopper wants to break free but Black has control.
Black tightens his grip and picks Hopper up, before dumping him to the ground. Hopper manages to land in guard.
Hopper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black pushing down on Hopper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopper wants to get back to his feet.
Black is working for a kimura but Hopper is defending it quite comfortably.
Hopper looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopper tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Hopper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopper trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Black is stalling here. Hopper is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Black seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hopper has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
Hopper wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hopper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Hopper eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopper wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper is working for a submission of some sort.
Hopper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black is trying to control the position but Hopper postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hopper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopper tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
Hopper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black's guard.
Black is looking to stand up but Hopper isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopper did well to prevent Black getting side control.
Hopper has one foot on Black's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Hopper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Hopper!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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