Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 259: Guardians
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt - Puleveski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puleveski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins clobbers Puleveski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopkins scores with a head kick. Puleveski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puleveski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puleveski throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Puleveski only half commits.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Puleveski.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins lands a head kick!
Puleveski misses with a wild body shot.
Puleveski blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puleveski looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Puleveski off the cage and back into range.
Puleveski lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Puleveski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puleveski throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puleveski.
Puleveski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puleveski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Puleveski persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puleveski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puleveski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Puleveski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puleveski manages to avoid it.
Puleveski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins ducks right into an uppercut from Puleveski.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Puleveski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puleveski.
Puleveski slips under a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Puleveski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hopkins's knee momentarily.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puleveski scores with a nice body kick.
Puleveski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Puleveski's shoulder, as Puleveski tries to avoid the shot.
Puleveski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Puleveski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Puleveski is rocked!
Hopkins drops Puleveski with a big left hand! Puleveski is injured, injured bad! Hopkins jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hopkins!
A victorious Ryan Hopkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Ingram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ingram.
Ingram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ingram.
A big left from Ingram misses.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Hopkins lands but Ingram takes it in his stride.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Ingram moves out of range.
Ingram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Ingram misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingram blocks a jab.
Ingram lands a jab.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Ingram.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hopkins.#T1##CL2#
Ingram has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ingram struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ingram creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ingram jumps guard but Hopkins stands there with Ingram around his waist. Ingram gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Ingram.
Ingram misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ingram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ingram.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Ingram tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Ingram scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Ingram scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ingram swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Ingram backwards.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ingram struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Ingram avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Ingram blocks it.
Ingram blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins has Ingram pushed against the cage.#T3#
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Ingram manages to get underhooks.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch but Ingram improves position.
Hopkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ingram misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Ingram lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Ingram working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ingram lands with a short shot to the head.
Ingram misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ingrams head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ingram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ingram lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ingram swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins gets through Ingram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ingram tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryan Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kizeal Ingram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Ingram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hopkins.
Ingram tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Ingram back against the cage.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Ingram uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ingram tries to pull guard but Hopkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Ingram drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Ingram pulls guard effortlessly.
Hopkins 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.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ingram goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward.
Ingram misses with a straight left.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ingram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ingram shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Ingram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Hopkins lands but Ingram takes it in his stride.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Ingram slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ingram. Ingram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ingram dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kizeal Ingram.
Ingram slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking to wear down Ingram with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Ingram drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage. #T1#
Ingram is struggling to control the position.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Ryan Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ingram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins taking a breather. #TD#
Hopkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ingram clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hopkins is looking to control Ingram but Ingram is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The referee is taking a good look at Ingram as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hopkins!
The referee is taking a good look at Ingram as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hopkins!
Hopkins throws strikes from the back but Ingram rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Ingram.#T2#
Ingram keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins distracts Ingram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hopkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ingram's head.
Hopkins won't allow Ingram to get back to his feet.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ingram is keeping the position for now.
Hopkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ingram's head.#T3#
Ingram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hopkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins slips nicely into half guard.
Hopkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hopkins throwing shots but Ingram is blocking nicely.
Hopkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Hopkins trying to control from half guard but Ingram is working away.
Ingram is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ingram avoid being mounted?
Ingram is refusing to be controlled, as Hopkins sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hopkins there.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ingram keeps working. #SUB2#
Hopkins throws a strike but Ingram manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Hopkins tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kizeal Ingram!
Kizeal Ingram is the new lightweight champion!
Kizeal Ingram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 245: Reclaim
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Hogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Hopkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.
Hopkins scores with punches from side control.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hopkins.
Hogan is looking to regain half guard here but Hopkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hogan down.
Hopkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is working Hogan over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Hogan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hopkins controlling the action here.
Hopkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hopkins with the ground and pound but Hogan uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Hogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hopkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hogan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2#
Hopkins wants to control but Hogan is keeping him busy.
Hogan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hogan trying to control from half guard but Hopkins is working away.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hogan tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard. #REVR##T3#
Hopkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopkins throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.
Hogan 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.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet.
Hogan is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hopkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogan keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Hopkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopkins won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Hogan is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogan on the side of the head.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hogan darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Hogan into the cage.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boe Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hogan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hopkins to the ground. Hogan is now in Hopkins's guard.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopkins's guard.
We've been informed that Hogan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hogan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hopkins trying to control the position.
Hopkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hopkins looking for a guillotine here but Hogan defends easily.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hopkins is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.
Hopkins pulls Hogan in close to his closed guard and prevents Hogan from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogan defends well.
Hogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Hogan trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Hogan drives through with a takedown into Hopkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hogan looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan controlling from the top position.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Ryan Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a triangle here but Hogan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boe Hogan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hogan tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hopkins enables Hogan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hopkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopkins has control of Hogan's left arm, preventing Hogan from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins working a defensive guard but Hogan manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1##SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hogan working away.
Hogan trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hogan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan working away.
Hopkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hogan blocks the strikes from Hopkins.
Hogan is looking to advance position but Hopkins won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Hopkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan throws a counter combo.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boe Hogan.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins moves out of range as Hogan strikes.#T4#
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses #TD2#
and Hogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Hogan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hogan has Hopkins in his guard.#REVR#
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hopkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hopkins is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins won't allow Hogan to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hogan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hogan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Hopkins gets caught napping as Hogan dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Hopkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins is in close to Hogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopkins lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hopkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins had his way with Boe Hogan in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hopkins misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Hogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hogan is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan slips a nice elbow through Hopkins's hands, connecting with Hopkins's forehead.
Hogan slows the pace down in half guard.
Hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Hopkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hogan trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hogan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hogan darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Hogan into the cage.
Hopkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Hogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.#T3#
Hopkins lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan feints the counter takedown.
Hogan slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hogan checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins misses with a combination
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
Ryan Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogan.
Hopkins cracks Hogan with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hogan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.#T4#
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
And Hogan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Ryan Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boe Hogan.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Hogan moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Boe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopkins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!
Ryan Hopkins retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Ryan Hopkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 487 - Olympics Rd. 1
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.
Parker throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker scores with a nice head shot.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker slips under a jab.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
Parker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parker avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Parker blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance. #T2#
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.#T3#
Parker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Parker misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parker's head.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Parker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker misses with a straight left. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Parker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHopkins.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker connects with a jab.
A head kick from Parker lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Parker avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Parker.
Hopkins scores with a jab. Parker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Parker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Parker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Parker throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Parker slips a jab from Hopkins.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Parker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopkins under the eye.
Hopkins wants to slow Parker down by chopping away at his legs.
Parker scores with a nice strike.
Parker tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins slips a jab from Parker.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Parker does it's job there.
Parker throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Parker throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.
Hopkins moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Hopkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Parker connects with the punch.#T3#
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Parker throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.
Parker avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Parker avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Parker misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.#T4#
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Hopkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Hopkins takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
A head kick by Hopkins misses
and Parker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parker counters with a big head kick but Hopkins shrugs it off.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kelvin Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Parker misses.
Hopkins throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Parker slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parker throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.#T1#
Hopkins slips a jab from Parker.
Parker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker slips under a jab.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Hopkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Parker avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Parker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Parker swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker lands the left hand.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#T3#
Parker slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.
Parker lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses
letting Parker counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Parker digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Parker misses the jab.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck for Parker with that takedown attempt.
Hopkins takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Parker avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Parker.
Well Parker 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Parker!
Kelvin Parker gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Syn 482 - Panda vs Fortunado
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Hopkins throws a nice head kick!
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Sila throws a one two combo.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Sila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sila moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sila in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sila to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Sila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sila has managed to get both his arms back between Hopkins's legs - danger averted.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Hopkins 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.#T1#
Sila looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hopkins trying to control but Sila is working from the bottom.
Hopkins postures up in Sila's guard and throws a big left but Sila blocks it.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Sila.
Hopkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Sila trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sila keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Sila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hopkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sila trying to control the position.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Sila keeps moving.
Sila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hopkins wants to hit a switch here but Sila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hopkins there!
Hopkins is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Sila trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sila looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Afa Sila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sila's head.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Sila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sila misses the jab.
Sila avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Sila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sila's head.#T1#
Sila blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Sila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a head kick that Sila semi-blocks.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sila misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Sila moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Sila ducked under it nicely.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila misses with a straight right.
Sila cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sila.
Hopkins slips a jab from Sila.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins misses with a double jab. #T2#
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins sizes up Sila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sila throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Sila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Sila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hopkins wants to control but Sila postures up.
Hopkins tries to buck Sila off but Sila is having none of it.
Sila staying calm.#T3#
Sila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hopkins tries to bench press Sila off him but Sila keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sila tries to advance to mount but Hopkins denies him.
Hopkins sneaks back into half guard.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Sila sits in half guard.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sila.
Hopkins swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Sila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sila scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Sila bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
A jab from Sila finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Hopkins's cut even more.
Sila is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Sila misses with a looping left.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins throws a hook but Sila blocks it.#TD2#
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sila to the ground. Hopkins is now in Sila's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Hopkins trying to control but Sila is working from the bottom.
Hopkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sila seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sila is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sila working some strikes from top position.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Sila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hopkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hopkins looking for a guillotine here but Sila defends easily.
Sila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sila landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sila looking to pass the guard.

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 Afa Sila.
I think Sila 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
A very excited looking Afa Sila made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 468 - Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray 's head.
Murray lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray .
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murray 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 solid leg kick lands there for Murray .
Murray scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Murray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murray misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Murray .
Hopkins defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Murray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray .
That kick from Murray tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hopkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Murray off the cage and back into range.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Murray lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murray connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a nice head kick!
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Murray .
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray .
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins just manages to avoid it.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murray blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Murray lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murray checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murray slips a jab from Hopkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins scores with a hook.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray misses with a straight right. #T1#
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Good standup being displayed there by Murray as he connects with a hook.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Hopkins is rocked!
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it. #T2#
Hopkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murray .
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chad Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Murray .
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.#T3#
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murray 's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murray .
Murray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Murray 's head.
Murray slips a straight right by Hopkins.
A head kick by Hopkins misses
and Murray counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Murray misses.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .#T4#
Jab from Murray .
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Hopkins's cut even more.
A jab from Murray misses.
Murray scores with a jab.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murray .
Hopkins shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Murray didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Murray .
Murray tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray .
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Hopkins backs away, Murray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Murray .
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murray counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Murray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murray misses with a hook.
Hopkins defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Murray 's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins misses with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Murray cracks Hopkins with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hopkins falls to his knees and Murray doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Murray !
Chad Murray thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 460 - Gymer vs. Borschev
Date: Aug 01, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins lands a jab.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beech tried to counter with a leg kick but Hopkins avoided it.
Beech takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins jabs Beech to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beech momentarily.
Beech slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Beech takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beech looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Beech.
Beech looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beech.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beech.
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!
Beech lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Beech will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Beech moves out of range. #T1#
Hopkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beech counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beech uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Beech's front leg.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Beech moves out of range.
Beech avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins punishes Beech's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Beech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beech takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins stuns Beech with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beech moves away.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beech throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins punishes Beech's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Beech moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Beech appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beech lands with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beech.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Beech swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Beech throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Beech takes one on the button.
Beech blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Beech on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beech displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Beech half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
and Beech counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beech counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins slips under a jab from Beech.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beech smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Beech ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
Beech fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beech takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beech blocks a jab.
Beech appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beech uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beech takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Beech keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beech takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Beech takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Hopkins's cut even more.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beech misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Beech moves out of range.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beech cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beech throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Beech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beech paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Beech makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hopkins really felt that one!
Ryan Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beech throws out the jab.
Beech walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins sizes up Beech with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beech misses with a looping left.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
It looked like Beech wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Beech to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Beech sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beech throws a big counter combination but Hopkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beech might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Beech ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#T1#
Beech is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beech tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beech ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beech was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Beech looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beech.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Beech.
It looked like Beech was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Hopkins backs away, Beech returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beech misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Beech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beech loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Beech appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
and Beech counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins throws a hook but Beech blocks it.
Beech was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
Beech looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beech fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Hopkins is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Ryan Hopkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beech on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beech takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Beech makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beech doesn't seem phased though.
Beech defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Beech walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beech counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Beech's shoulder, as Beech tries to avoid the shot.
Beech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Beech misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Beech does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Beech.
Beech tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Beech keeps the fight on the outside.
Beech was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Hopkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beech looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beech manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beech.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beech needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins lands a high kick!
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins misses the body punch
letting Beech counter with a right hand.
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 cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beech just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beech bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beech pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Beech settles back down.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beech's calf.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beech moves away.
Beech went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Beech checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Beech's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beech misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a jab when Beech was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Beech takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.#T1#
Hopkins scores with a head kick. Beech tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beech uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Beech swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beech misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Beech wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Beech.
Beech takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins stuns Beech with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beech takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beech takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beech counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
Arlington Beech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Beech blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Beech moves out of range of the body kick.
Beech thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beech.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Beech saw that one coming.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Beech fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins just manages to avoid it.
Beech throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beech lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beech swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beech checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Beech avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beech buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beech blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Beech misses the target.
Beech defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Beech takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Ryan Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins with a hook.
Beech fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Beech's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Beech on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 tries to work over Beech's front leg with a kick but Beech checks it.
It appears Beech was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Beech slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Beech finish him?#CUT#
Ryan Hopkins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beech.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopkins shoots for a takedown but Beech saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beech is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beech misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the temple. Beech shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Beech counters with a big right hand! Oh Hopkins is in trouble here! Beech follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arlington Beech!
Our winner, Arlington Beech, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SP-ICON:OhChooto V.S. Prado
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Vick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.#CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and pushes Vick back into the cage.
Vick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Vick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vick prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A shot in the inside from 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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopkins after a bit of a struggle.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Vick avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Vick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Vick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vick's gas tank.
Vick can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action. #T1#
Hopkins stalling against the cage.
Vick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vick backwards.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Vick lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vick or not.
Vick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins.
Vick misses with some punches.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vick lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A short left from Hopkins.
We've been hearing reports that Vick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins is struggling to control the position.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Vick.
Vick lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Hopkins jumps guard and drags Vick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vick is pushing down on Hopkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hopkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Vick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Vick keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vick seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Vick is trying to control. Hopkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Vick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopkins sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vick is looking for a kimura but Hopkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vick to get the leverage.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Vick is controlling well. #SUB#
Vick is working for a kimura but Hopkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hopkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hopkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vick's guard. #REVB#
Hopkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
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 cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Vick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vick dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vick. #CL2#
Hopkins forces Vick back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Vick pulls guard.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins distracts Vick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Vick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vick has momentary wrist control but Hopkins slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB#
Vick is looking for a triangle here but Hopkins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hopkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins working the ground and pound.
Hopkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins looks up at the clock and then as Vick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hopkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hopkins lands an elbow.
Vick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Hopkins lands some shots froms side control.
Vick is trying to get back to half guard.
Vick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hopkins lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vick is looking to regain half guard here but Hopkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes.
Hopkins lands some shots froms side control.
Hopkins working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Vick is rocked!
Hopkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Vick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vick is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hopkins can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hopkins!
Ryan Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gray Vick was interviewed post fight and said 'I know a lot of things were said before the fight, but it's all business...I'm humble in victory and defeat. You have my respect.'.

Event: SP-ICON:Elite
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hopkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuznetsov's head.
We've been hearing reports that Hopkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
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.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Hopkins. #CL2#
Kuznetsov pushes Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.#T2#
Hopkins has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage, preventing Kuznetsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins. #CUT#
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopkins's brow.
Hopkins lands a left hand. #ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hopkins. #CL#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins is struggling to control the position.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopkins blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznetsov working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to counter with a clinch but Hopkins shakes him off and moves away.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetsov.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopkins cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Donk. Hopkins catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Kuznetsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Ryan Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Hopkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Hopkins takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Hopkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hopkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuznetsov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Hopkins 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins scores with a head kick.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hopkins.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins dips a shoulder and cracks Kuznetsov with a mighty uppercut! Kuznetsov falls back against the cage and Hopkins unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kuznetsov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hopkins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hopkins!
Ryan Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SP-ICON:Kingdom Come
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esqueda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Esqueda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Esqueda slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Esqueda looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throws a nice head kick!
Esqueda avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Esqueda motions for Hopkins to come forward. Esqueda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a fast counter high kick but Esqueda manages to duck under it in time.
Esqueda thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Esqueda blocks a jab.
Esqueda slips under a jab.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esqueda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Esqueda circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Esqueda.
Esqueda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Esqueda misses. #T1#
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Esqueda saw that one coming.#CL2#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Esqueda.
Hopkins is trying to stall.
Hopkins tries to work over Esqueda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esqueda blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Esqueda blocks an uppercut.
Esqueda misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Esqueda.
Hopkins working aggressively here. #BC#
Esqueda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esqueda.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esqueda scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Esqueda counters with a nice uppercut.
Esqueda takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Esqueda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esqueda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Esqueda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Esqueda moves out of range.
Esqueda avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Esqueda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Esqueda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Esqueda is looking to score with low kicks.
Esqueda missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Esqueda fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Esqueda lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Esqueda.
Hopkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Esqueda misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Esqueda blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Esqueda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Esqueda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esqueda landing a few strikes.
Esqueda is chipping away with strikes.
Hopkins tries to buck Esqueda off but Esqueda is having none of it.#SUB#
Esqueda has hold of Hopkins's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hopkins tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Esqueda cranks the arm and Hopkins screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hopkins, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gerard Esqueda!
A relieved looking Gerard Esqueda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SP-ICON: The King Is Back
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
We've been hearing reports that Stevenson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Hopkins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson trying to stall but Hopkins improves his position.
Hopkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Hopkins forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from 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!
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Stevenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Hopkins lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stevenson. Hopkins shrugs it off though.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Hopkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson just leaning against Hopkins, taking a breather.
Hopkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stevenson 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.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Hopkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Hopkins's torso.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins is looking to clinch. #T4#
Stevenson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Stevenson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopkins sprawls and moves away.
Stevenson is looking to wear down Hopkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hopkins throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks. #CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins lands a left hand. #BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Stevenson.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Hopkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Stevenson.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins. #BC#
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top.
Stevenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Hopkins forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Stevenson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hopkins regains guard immediately.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Stevenson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Stevenson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Stevenson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hopkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Stevenson works the jab nicely.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Stevenson cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance. #T1#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson feinted with a counter takedown.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Stevenson thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Stevenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopkins.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevenson on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bear Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins moves out of range as Stevenson throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Hopkins scores with a head kick.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins scores with a head kick.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Ryan Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Hopkins forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins working aggressively here. #T4#
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Stevenson tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson is leaning against Hopkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. #BC#
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Hopkins.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!
An out of breath Ryan Hopkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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