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Event:
BFC KICKBOXING 1
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Russel moves into range and clinches up with Vela.
Russel prevents Vela from breaking the clinch.
Vela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.
Vela can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russel staying out of range there.
Vela misses with a hook.
As Vela backs away, Russel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vela throws a hook but Russel blocks it.#CL#
Russel drives through and clinches with Vela against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Russel.
Vela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Russel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vela misses.
Russel misses the shot to the body.
Vela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Russel drives through and clinches with Vela against the ropes.
#BC#
Russel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Vela misses its intended target.
Vela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Vela swings widly with a right hand
and Russel counters with a stiff right hand.
Vela throws a hook but Russel avoids it easily.#CL#
Russel forces Vela back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Russel manages to break the clinch.
Vela throws a looping overhand right but Russel ducks down to avoid it.
Russel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Russel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel is controlling him.
Russel lands with a left to the head.
Vela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russel blocks a jab.
Russel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vela.
Russel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vela throws out the jab.
Russel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vela.#CL#
Russel darts in and clinches Vela up against the ropes.
Vela wants to break free but Russel has control.
Vela wants to break free but Russel has control.
Russel has Vela pressed against the ropes, preventing Vela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velas head. #T2#
Vela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Russel stalling against the ropes.
Vela is looking to break free of the clinch but Russel has double underhooks.
Vela is trying to force a seperation but Russel has the dominant position.
Russel missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russel slips a jab from Vela.
Nice defenses there by Russel.
Vela throws a good cross that connects.
Russel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vela missing with a left hand there. Russel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vela misses with a hook. Russel ducked under it nicely.
Russel tries a head kick but it misses.
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vela.#CL#
Russel takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Russel breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Russel instigates a clinch.
Vela tries to circle away but Russel has him pinned against the ropes.
Vela has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Vela's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russel keeps control of Vela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Russel breaks from the clinch.
Russel defending well as Vela loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Vela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russel ducks under a wild hook from Vela.
Russel ducks under a wild hook from Vela.#CL#
Russel moves into the clinch.
Russel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vela's efforts to push away.
Vela looks winded!
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.
Vela working hard to break the clinch.
Vela wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Come on Russel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vela wants to get back to striking at distance but Russel won't allow it.
#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vela misses with a right hand
and Russel counters with a nice uppercut.
Russel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vela throws an overhand right that lands on Russel's shoulder, as Russel tries to avoid the shot.
Vela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Russel counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Vela is rocked!
Russel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Russel. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Russel rushes Vela and presses him up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vela tries to circle away but Russel has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch.
Russel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Russel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russel misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Russel dominated that round.
That's time! Russel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Russel has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch.
Vela throws a shot from downtown. Russel moves away and avoids it.
Russel slips under a jab from Vela.#CL#
Russel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russel is pushing Vela up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vela wants to get back to striking at distance but Russel won't allow it.
Russel is working Vela over against the ropes.
Vela can't break the clinch.
Russel stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russel stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Russel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George Russel is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Russel has Vela up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Russel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Vela misses with a right hand #CL#
and Russel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Russel.
Vela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vela thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Russel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Russel holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC#
Russel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vela throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Russel moves into the clinch.#BC#
Russel breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Vela.
George Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Russel clinches up against the ropes.
Vela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Vela can't break the clinch.
Vela tries to circle away but Russel has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch.
Vela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Russel pushes Vela up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russel moves out of range of the strikes.
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russel slips a jab from Vela.
Russel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vela.
Russel throws a series of punches but Vela avoids them all with ease.
Russel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vela blocks a head kick by Russel.
Russel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Russel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vela can do to turn this around?
A cross from Vela lands.
Vela misses with a hook. Russel ducked under it nicely.
Russel throws a big counter combination but Vela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vela is breathing heavily.#T3##CL#
Russel darts in and clinches Vela up against the ropes.
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel is controlling him.
Russel prevents Vela from breaking the clinch.
Vela is trying to push Russel away but Russel has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vela tries to break the clinch but Russel is controlling the position.
Russel stalling against the ropes.
Russel stalls.
Vela letting Russel take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Russel for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vela.
Vela wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Russel'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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vela is looking to break free of the clinch but Russel has double underhooks.
George Russel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russel has Vela pressed against the ropes, preventing Vela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Russel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Russel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vela clobbers Russel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vela misses with a straight right.
Russel throws a big counter combination but Vela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Russel lands a nice shot that snaps Vela's head back.
Vela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russel.
Russel blocks a jab.
Carlos Vela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Russel takes the fight into the clinch.
Russel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Vela has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Russel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Russel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russel.#CL#
Russel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vela has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
Vela is looking to break free of the clinch but Russel has double underhooks.
Vela can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Russel breaks from the clinch.
Vela misses with a looping right.
Russel moves away from the strike by Vela. #CL#
Russel clinches with his opponent.
Vela has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Russel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vela misses.
Russel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vela manages to circle out of the way.
Russel tests Vela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russel misses with a low kick.
Vela misses with a looping left.#T1#
Russel tries a head kick but it misses.
Vela throws out a counter right but Russel avoids it with no problem.
Vela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Russel misses its target.
The fighters circling - Vela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vela throws a hook but Russel blocks it.
Vela ducks right into an uppercut from Russel.
Russel is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Russel closes the distance and clinches.
Vela wants to get back to striking at distance but Russel won't allow it.
Vela being controlled against the ropes.
Russel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vela up against the ropes.
Russel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Russel. #T2#
Vela tries to break the clinch but Russel is controlling the position. #BC#
Russel manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Russel rushes Vela and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Russel breaks from the clinch.
Vela looks to land a right hand but Russel moved out of range.
Russel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Vela tries to get set, Russel tries to push him back and clinch up but Vela manages to avoid the attempt.
Russel looks to land a combination but Vela avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vela looks to land a left hand but Russel moved out of range nicely.
Vela throws a jab when Russel was well out of range.
Vela throws a shot from downtown. Russel moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Vela gets tackled into the ropes by Russel. Russel maintains the clinch. #BC#
Russel breaks the clinch.
Vela is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#CL#
Russel moves into the clinch.
Russel taking a breather.
Vela is trying to force a seperation but Russel has the dominant position.#T3#
Vela can't break the clinch.
Vela wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Vela's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Russel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Vela blocks the low kick.
A jab from Vela does it's job there.
Russel slips a jab from Vela.
Russel moves out of range as Vela strikes.
Carlos Vela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russel throws out a leg kick but Vela moves out of range and Russel only half commits. #CL#
Russel clinches. #BC#
Russel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vela.
Russel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vela manages to circle out of the way.
Russel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Vela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russel blocks a jab.#T4#
Russel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vela circles away quickly and effectively.
Vela throws out a counter right but Russel avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Vela misses. #CL#
Russel has managed to clinch.
Russel taking a breather.
Russel lands a hook that snaps the head of Vela backwards.
Russel stalls.
Vela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Russel breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vela throws a looping overhand right but Russel ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Russel moves into the clinch.#BC#
Russel manages to break the clinch.
Carlos Vela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Russel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Russel gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Russel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for George Russel!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for George Russel!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for George Russel!
George Russel wins by unanimous decision!
Carlos Vela was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you all'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Vela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Vela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vela connects with a jab.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Vela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vela to the ground. Hopkins is now in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand back up.
Vela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a hook but Vela avoids it easily.
Vela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vela napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand back up. Hopkins steps back and let's Vela get back to his feet.
A big right from Vela misses.
Vela misses with a looping right.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Vela misses with a straight left.
Vela ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Vela cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vela is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Vela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Hopkins looking to score a takedown here. Vela is defending well but Hopkins drives through and ends up in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Vela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Vela misses its intended target.
Vela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into Vela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vela.
Vela throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Vela defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vela's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vela is breathing heavily.
Vela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hopkins postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vela to stand up.
Vela looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.#T2##TD2#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hopkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to his feet.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Hopkins looking to score a takedown here. Vela is defending well but Hopkins drives through and ends up in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into Vela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hopkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vela to his feet. #TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet - Vela follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3##SU2#
Hopkins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Hopkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins gets to his feet - Vela follows without any prompting.
Vela throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vela to the ground. Hopkins is now in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vela.#TD2#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from Vela's guard - Hopkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vela misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vela is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to return to a standing position.
Vela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Carlos Vela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vela enables Hopkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
Vela's corner calls for a 1-2. Vela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vela throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Vela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Vela gets caught flat footed, as Hopkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Vela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into Vela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A big right from Vela misses. #TD2#
Vela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vela's guard.
Vela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.#SU2#
Vela is working an open guard so Hopkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Vela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Vela to follow him. #TD2#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Vela's guard.#T1##SU2#
Vela is working an open guard so Hopkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins. #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 Vela!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to his feet.
Vela with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Hopkins escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Vela didn't see that one coming.
Carlos Vela is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vela is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2##TD2#
Hopkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vela on his heels. He'll look to pass Vela's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from Vela's guard - Hopkins perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Vela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Hopkins gets a double leg takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Vela to follow him. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopkins. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up. #T3##TD2#
Hopkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand back up. Hopkins steps back and let's Vela get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopkins. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to his feet. #TD2#
Hopkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vela sprawls well initially but Hopkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vela is trying to stand back up but Hopkins is controlling him
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to join him on the feet.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vela under the eye.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopkins.
Vela might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Hopkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vela throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Hopkins gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up out of the half guard.
Hopkins misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Vela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vela tries to kick Hopkins off but Hopkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Hopkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vela tries to sprawl but Hopkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up. #TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vela to the mat! Vela manages to get full guard. #SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get!
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Hopkins feints and as Vela raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get! #TD2#
Vela gets caught napping as Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown. Vela manages to retain guard.
Hopkins prevents Vela from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hopkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand back up. Hopkins steps back and let's Vela get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hopkins feints and as Vela raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet - Vela follows without any prompting.
Vela missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Hopkins won't allow Vela to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up from Vela's guard - Hopkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Hopkins gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to return to a standing position.
Vela throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Vela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Hopkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vela's half guard.
Hopkins prevents Vela from standing back up.
#T3##SU2#
Hopkins stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vela is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and beckons Vela to join him on the feet.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vela misses the jab.
Vela jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Vela to follow him. #TD2#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Vela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#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 Vela!
Jimmy Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in Vela's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vela, up you get! #TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Hopkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Hopkins feints and as Vela raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carlos Vela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hopkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hopkins!
Carlos Vela spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you all'.
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