PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Venom Killer (ranked 1725 p4p, 249 weight class) and Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 1037 p4p, 163 weight class). Killer comes to the cage accompanied by Body to the Head!. Venom Killer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Killer
vs
Hopkins

194 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
207 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Venom Killer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Killer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Venom Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Killer is wise to it.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Killer moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Killer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killer.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killer is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins scores with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Killer. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Killer saw it coming and moves away.
Killer checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins jabs at Killer's body.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hopkins is looking to slow Killer down with leg kicks.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Killer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Killer is wise to it.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killer throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Killer jabs at Hopkins's body.
A big right from Killer misses.
Killer swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
A big right from Killer misses.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Killer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killer checks it well.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Killer moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Killer throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Killer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Killer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Killer's head.
Killer cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Killer connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Killer. Beautiful body shot.
Killer misses with a double jab
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Killer.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Killer sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Killer avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Killer there.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Killer moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Killer.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Killer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Killer jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Killer looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hopkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Killer has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins slips a jab from Killer.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killer slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
A big left from Hopkins misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins lunges at Killer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killer's hand.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Hopkins takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Killer.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Killer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killer on the side of the head.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Killer.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Killer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a push kick.
Killer jabs at Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
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 Venom Killer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hopkins stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins throws a counter combo.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Killer misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Killer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Killer misses.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards Killer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
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 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins cracks Killer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killer lands a head shot.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Venom Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Killer cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Killer's head back.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Killer throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Some bone on bone action there as Killer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Killer.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Killer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Venom Killer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Killer tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Killer throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Killer avoids it well.
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Killer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Killer sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killer checks a leg kick nicely.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Killer misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Killer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer lands a jab to the head.
Killer works the jab nicely.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
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!
Killer blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Killer scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.
Hopkins throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Venom Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Jab from Hopkins.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins keeps Killer at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Killer blocks a jab.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
A bone on bone clash there as Killer blocks the leg kick.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Killer misses.
Hopkins tries to work over Killer's front leg with a kick but Killer checks it.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killer's corner calls for a 1-2. Killer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
Killer takes one to the side of the head.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Killer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer!
Killer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killer down.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Killer misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Killer slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Killer lands the left hand.
Hopkins lands a head kick. Killer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer scores with a body shot.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Venom Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Venom Killer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49

The fight is ruled a draw!