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Event:
UnderGround 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Hopkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James Jr tries to avoid it but Hopkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James Jr to the ground. James Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but James Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Jr connects with a body shot.
James Jr keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Hopkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Jr 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.
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from James Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Jr lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hopkins back to the cage. James Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James Jr somewhat.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.#T1#
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James Jr.
James Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
James Jr wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
James Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
James Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopkins pinned against the cage. Hopkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bubba James Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from James Jr both land. Nice combination. #T2#
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James Jr off to one side.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
James Jr 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.
James Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
James Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
James Jr throws a series of strikes that have Hopkins backpedaling.
James Jr works over Hopkins's head and body with a nice combination.
James Jr fails to land the takedown.
James Jr tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
James Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
James Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James Jr is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.#TD#
Hopkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hopkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
James Jr tries to stand but Hopkins is controlling from the bottom.
James Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SU2#
James Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards James Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by James Jr. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
James Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
James Jr lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba James Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from James Jr. James Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
James Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been informed that James Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins goes for a double leg but James Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James Jr continues to drive forward.
Grant Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
James Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Hopkins, looking for a takedown. James Jr pushes Hopkins against the cage but Hopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bubba James Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by James Jr.
James Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
James Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
James Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
James Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
James Jr clinches with his opponent.
James Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins keeps control of James Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
James Jr manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
James Jr fails with the takedown.
Hopkins attempts a counter takedown but James Jr avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for James Jr.
James Jr wants to clinch.#CL2#
James Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
James Jr tries for a takedown but Hopkins manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James Jr to keep the fight standing.
Hopkins keeps control of James Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins prevents James Jr from breaking the clinch.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
A solid leg kick lands there for James Jr.
James Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Jr stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James Jr!
James Jr throws a combination. Hopkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James Jr looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Jr scores with a leg kick.
James Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba James Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but James Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from James Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but James Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
James Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopkins pinned against the cage. Hopkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James Jr.
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.
James Jr scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Jr throws a one two combo.
#T2#
James Jr throws a one two combo.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by James Jr.
Hopkins tries to counter with a takedown but James Jr is quick to defend against it.
James Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
James Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from James Jr.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
James Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James Jr.
Bubba James Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James Jr.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice jab there from James Jr. #T4#
James Jr 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.
James Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James Jr.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
James Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James Jr.
James Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James Jr tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
It looked like Hopkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James Jr is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Grant Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba James Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James Jr 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba James Jr!
In defeat, Grant Hopkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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Event:
UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands with a punch from half guard.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martin tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it. #T1#
Martin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Martin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hopkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martin controlling the position easily from mount.
Martin with good strikes from the mount here!
Martin content just to control the position here. #T2#
Martin with good strikes from the mount here!
Martin wants to control the pace but Hopkins is squirming around nicely.
Martin content just to control the position here.
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Martin landing punches.
Martin controlling his opponent.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Martin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martin tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away. #T4#
Martin with the ground and pound from mount.
Martin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Martin controlling from mount.
Martin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hopkins's face.
Martin lands a heavy elbow.
Martin content just to control the position here.
Martin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hopkins hang on?
Martin controlling the pace for now.
Martin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martin scoring with strikes but Hopkins is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin wants to pass to mount but Hopkins is defending the position.
Hopkins is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Martin seems content to control.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopkins has hold of Martin's hands but Martin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Martin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bald Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin landing strikes from the mount.
Martin controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin with a couple of short strikes.
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin landing strikes from the mount and Hopkins is in trouble! #T2#
Martin lands a couple of good shots and Hopkins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Martin cracks Hopkins with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hopkins from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hopkins grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin controls the action.
Martin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Martin controlling from the back.
Martin is continuing to stall.
Martin is punishing Hopkins with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
Martin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Martin lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hopkins.
Martin controls the action.
Martin tries to get the hooks in deep but Hopkins pushed the leg off.
Martin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hopkins is covering up but some of the strikes from Martin are getting through and doing damage.
Martin controls the position.
Martin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Martin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Martin scores with strikes from the back.
Martin has good solid back control here.
Martin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Martin wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin scores with punches to the body.
Martin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Martin looking to score a takedown here. Hopkins is defending well but Martin drives through and ends up in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martin stands and throws Hopkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martin is staying tight to Hopkins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin just content to control the position.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Martin looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Martin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Martin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Check out the look on Martin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hopkins taking a bit of punishment here - Martin scoring with strikes.
Martin grinds an elbow into Hopkins's temple. #SUB2#
Martin tries for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
Martin looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Martin working the body and head with strikes.
Martin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Martin scoring with strikes but Hopkins is staying in there. #T3#
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Martin has a good base and remains in mount.
Martin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Martin controlling from the full mount.
Martin tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away.
Martin working Hopkins over with strikes here.
Martin looking to finish Hopkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hopkins!
Martin with the ground and pound from mount.
Martin looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin landing strikes from the mount.
Martin landing strikes from the mount and Hopkins is in trouble!
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Martin raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Martin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bald Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Martin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Martin!
Our winner, Bald Martin, 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.
Grant Hopkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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Event:
KOTC 8 McCartney VS Adams 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Lemon connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Grant Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hopkins looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lemon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hopkins. Lemon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Lemon!
Don Lemon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dark Knight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Grant Hopkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Robinson dives in and scores a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Robinson won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hopkins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Robinson 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. #SUB2#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hopkins trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Robinson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Robinson working for submissions but it's allowed Hopkins to get to half guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Hopkins has control of the leg.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Robinson is staying active underneath Hopkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Hopkins stalling.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Robinson 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.#TD#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.#SUB2#
Robinson 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. #T4##SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
#SUB2#
Hopkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopkins has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Robinson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Robinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hopkins has picked Robinson up and slammed him! Robinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Hopkins manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to buck Hopkins off but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes.
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 Grant Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hopkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Robinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hopkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Robinson, into his guard. #REVR#
Robinson working a defensive guard but Hopkins passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins prevents Robinson from improving his position.#T1#
Well, if Hopkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins prevents Robinson from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
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.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a triangle here but Hopkins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopkins working away.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is trying to control Hopkins's posture but Hopkins avoids it.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins taking a breather here.
Robinson tries to buck Hopkins off but Hopkins is having none of it.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hopkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopkins prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Robinson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robinson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3##CL2#
Robinson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hopkins pulls Robinson into guard.
Hopkins looking to control.
#SUB2#
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hopkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hopkins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Robinson 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 trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robinson's guard.
Robinson 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.#SUB2#
Robinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hopkins escapes and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robinson tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson is not content to let Hopkins control the position.#SUB2#
Robinson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hopkins. Oh but Robinson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hopkins goes limp - he's gone! Robinson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy Robinson!
Grant Hopkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hopkins forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Hopkins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tate wants to get back to full guard.
Tate wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Hopkins pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hopkins as Tate tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Hopkins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hopkins prevents Tate from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hopkins wants to free his trapped foot but Tate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins is taking a breather. Tate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Tate misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tate pushes Hopkins off looking to stand but Hopkins dives back in and keeps control.
Hopkins is taking a breather. Tate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopkins in particular looking to stall.
Tate gets full guard.
Hopkins cracks Tate with a solid left hand.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopkins connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
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.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and bounces Tate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hopkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopkins has managed to get both his arms back between Tate's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Tate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tate is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hopkins pulls Tate in close to his closed guard and prevents Tate from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Tate gets to his feet. Hopkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Tate is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Hopkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tate!
Hopkins looks winded!
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins drags him back down.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Tate is working from the bottom.
Tate tries to escape but Hopkins is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.
Tate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Hopkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tate sprawls well initially but Hopkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Tate manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hopkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
Tate gets caught flat footed, as Hopkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hopkins manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Hopkins stalling. #T1#
Hopkins is thwarting Tate's attempts to control the position.
Tate is not content to let Hopkins control the position.#SUB#
Tate actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
Tate moves into full guard.
Hopkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tate's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins controlling the action here.
Hopkins wants to take a breather but Tate is having none of it.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Hopkins prevents Tate from standing back up.
Hopkins is controlling the pace.
Tate wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hopkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tate sees it coming and defends easily.
Tate is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Hopkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hopkins.
Grant Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins wants to take a breather but Tate is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tate gets a clinch.
Tate is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hopkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Tate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tate chips away with some ground and pound.
Tate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tate stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopkins is trying to keep Tate in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Sydney Tate will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate 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.
Grant Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Tate bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tate gets a clinch.
Tate jumps guard but Hopkins stands there with Tate around his waist. Tate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hopkins is trying to trip Tate. He has hold of a leg but Tate is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hopkins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hopkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tate is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Tate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tate is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tate's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopkins managing to control the position. #T2#
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing Tate from standing up.
Tate postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Tate postures up.
Tate is in close to Hopkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tate working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Hopkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tate defends it easily.#T3#
Tate content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tate working some strikes from top position.
Tate has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hopkins is proving hard to escape from.
Tate throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tate is looking to clinch.
Tate blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Tate moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tate breaks the clinch.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hopkins has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hopkins pulls Tate into guard.
Tate throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Tate postures up.
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 Sydney Tate.
I think Tate 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Tate!
The defeated Grant Hopkins had this to say: 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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