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GPG 40: Hopkins v McIllhenny 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Colberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Colberto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colberto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Colberto dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Colberto's head and hops out.
Colberto tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Colberto counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Colberto to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Colberto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colberto scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Colberto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colberto lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Colberto takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Scott Silva has been cut.
Colberto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colberto is looking to clinch.
Colberto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Colberto.
Colberto doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Colberto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Colberto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colberto is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Silva hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Esteban Colberto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Londo GKar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miranda comes to the cage accompanied by Kymani Marley - Hustler. GKar has chosen Shadow Gallery - With Honor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Londo GKar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda with a lazy takedown attempt
and GKar counters with a left right combination that sends Miranda crashing to the mat - GKar wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Miranda out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Londo GKar!
Londo GKar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Nirvana-Come as You Are as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Titan Law!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen lands a two punch combo.
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Law lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
A big left from Allen misses.
Law throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
and Law counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allen thinking.
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
Law tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Law misses.
Allen cracks Law with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
A left and a right from Allen both land. Nice combination.
Law is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Allen gets a clinch.
Allen pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Mateus Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Law.
Law can't break the clinch.
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Law swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen misses with a double jab
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mateus Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law avoids the body shot from Allen.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Law takes one to the chin there.
Allen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen has Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Law has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Law is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.
Allen instigates a clinch.
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen lands a head shot.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Law.
Law scores with a jab.
Law dives in and scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Allen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Law is looking to stand up but Allen won't let him.
Allen has his hands on Law's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mateus Allen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Allen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Allen.
Titan Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Allen sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Law.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Law thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Law misses with a body shot.
Allen has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Law tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Allen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Allen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Allen looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
Allen jabs at Law's body.
Allen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Sloppy strikes from Law. Those never looked like landing.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law misses with a series of wild punches.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Allen.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Allen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Law swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Law misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen throws a hook but Law blocks it.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Law tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Law is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen moves away from the strike by Law.
Law gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch.
Law takes a shot to the head.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Law takes a shot to the head.
Law being controlled against the cage.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Allen.
Law rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen misses with a body punch
and Law counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law cracks Allen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen 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.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Law.
Allen lands with a nice body punch.
Law slips under a jab from Allen.
Allen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Law throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law shoots in but no luck this time.
Mateus Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Law.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Law misses with a looping left.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Allen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Allen blocks a jab.
Law tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Law there as he acknowledges the shot.
Allen cracks Law with a good jab.
Allen 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 jab from Allen finds it's way through Law's defenses.
Law is rocked!
Law scores with a jab to the body.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Allen! Law is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Allen!
Mateus Allen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider The Table (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Table has chosen No no Limit, I'll reach for the sky! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider The Table!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Table thumps Monteiro with a low kick.
The Table lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monteiro's sensitive parts.
Monteiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Table counters with a good low kick that Monteiro was not able to check.
The Table pushes Monteiro away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Table.
The Table tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Table cracks Monteiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like William Monteiro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Monteiro is breathing heavily.
Monteiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Table.
The Table feints and then cracks Monteiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monteiro down.
Monteiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Table fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monteiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Table walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Monteiro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! The Table swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Monteiro's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider The Table!
Spider The Table made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I work real hard to collect my cash!Tick tick ticka tick take your time,
when I'm goin' I'm goin' for mineOpen your ears and you will hear itI tell you this 'cause there's no limit!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontes takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pontes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva tries to stall but Pontes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pontes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pontes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Pontes.
Silva pushes Pontes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pontes has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pontes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Pontes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pontes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pontes - that landed with a thud.
Pontes blocks an uppercut.
Pontes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pontes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pontes blocks the elbow strike.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pontes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Felipe Pontes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Silva.
Silva has Pontes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pontes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pontes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pontes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Pontes improves position.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pontes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pontes blocking some punches.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pontes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pontes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pontes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pontes misses with some punches.
Pontes pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pontes lands a body shot.
Silva looks gassed!
Pontes stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Pontes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Pontes gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva blocks a body shot from Pontes.
A right handed body shot lands from Pontes.
Pontes lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Pontes.
Pontes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Pontes is looking for a takedown.
Pontes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pontes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pontes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pontes prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Pontes fails to land.
Pontes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Pontes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pontes lands a body punch.
Pontes throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Pontes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pontes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Pontes has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is not content to let Pontes control the position.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Pontes in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Pontes dominated that round.
That's time! Pontes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pontes shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pontes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pontes.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva prevents a body shot from Pontes.
Pontes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pontes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Pontes persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Pontes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pontes misses with a straight right.
Pontes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pontes duly obliges.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Pontes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pontes has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has Pontes pressed against the cage.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Pontes.
Silva looking to stall.
Pontes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Pontes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to stall but Pontes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pontes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Pontes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Pontes controls his hands.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Pontes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pontes can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Pontes.
Felipe Pontes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Pontes's head.
Pontes gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Pontes tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Pontes gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pontes wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Pontes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Pontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pontes tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pontes is controlling him.
Silva looking to control.
Pontes trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to stand but Pontes is controlling the position.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pontes won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva wants to stand up but Pontes is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pontes throws a big elbow that misses.
Pontes pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pontes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Pontes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pontes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pontes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Pontes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pontes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pontes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva drives through and clinches with Pontes against the cage.
Pontes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pontes tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pontes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pontes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Pontes manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pontes postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Pontes trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Pontes advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Pontes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Pontes throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Pontes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pontes tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Pontes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Felipe Pontes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is controlling the pace.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pontes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pontes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes looking to pass the guard.
Pontes slips nicely into half guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pontes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pontes connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberto Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pontes works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Pontes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pontes 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Pontes!
A relieved looking Felipe Pontes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josie Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Cejudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marquez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to the most annoying Mexican polka music you have heard in your life. Cejudo has chosen I wanna be adored. as his entrance music. Josie Marquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
148 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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21
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josie Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cejudo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Marquez misses.
Cejudo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marquez cracks Cejudo with an open hand slap.
Marquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cejudo counters with a shoot takedown. Marquez fights it but they end up in guard.
Cejudo is fighting to break Marquez's control of his arms but Marquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez is trying to keep Cejudo in close.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Cejudo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marquez scores with a jab to the head.
Marquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cejudo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cejudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now.
Marquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marquez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cejudo tries to hold on but Marquez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cejudo is looking to escape.
Marquez prevents Cejudo from getting the reversal.
Marquez tries to control but Cejudo wriggling away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Josie Marquez just wasn't active enough.
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cejudo lands a jab-cross combination.
Josie Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquez throws an overhand right that lands on Cejudo's shoulder, as Cejudo tries to avoid the shot.
Cejudo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marquez.
It looks like Henry Cejudo has been cut.
Marquez thuds his right hand into Cejudo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Josie Marquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Cejudo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marquez lands an overhand right.
Cejudo is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Marquez.
Cejudo is still on wobbly legs! Can Marquez finish him?
Marquez throws a hook to the side of Cejudo's head but Cejudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marquez drops Cejudo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cejudo! Marquez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josie Marquez!
An out of breath Josie Marquez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira misses with a two punch combination.
Teixeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teixeira thuds his right hand into God of Thunder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
God of Thunder gets a double leg takedown into Teixeira's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
God of Thunder throws a big right hand that misses.
Teixeira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
God of Thunder trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
God of Thunder looking to sit in guard and control but Teixeira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira won't allow God of Thunder to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira slips nicely into half guard.
God of Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Teixeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teixeira is working for a kimura but God of Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
God of Thunder tries to get to full guard but Teixeira has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
God of Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Teixeira is proving a slippery customer.
Teixeira trying to control but God of Thunder is working from the bottom.
God of Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teixeira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but God of Thunder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teixeira has God of Thunder in his guard.
God of Thunder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
God of Thunder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder scoring with some ground and pound.
God of Thunder works over Teixeira with some ground and pound from guard.
God of Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teixeira looking to control.
God of Thunder throws a big right hand that misses.
God of Thunder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teixeira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from God of Thunder.
God of Thunder wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.
God of Thunder with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teixeira 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.
Teixeira pushes God of Thunder off and gets back to his feet.
Edmundo Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God of Thunder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
God of Thunder looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
God of Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teixeira is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor God of Thunder dominated that round.
That's time! God of Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
God of Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Teixeira slips the punch.
Teixeira misses with a series of wild punches.
God of Thunder scores a takedown into full mount!
God of Thunder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
God of Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Teixeira wants to control but God of Thunder is having none of it.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position but God of Thunder isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder tries to control but Teixeira wriggling away.
God of Thunder landing punches.
God of Thunder scores with a couple of good head shots there.
God of Thunder lands a big shot there that rocks Teixeira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Teixeira is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder content just to control the position here.
Teixeira is still in real trouble! Can God of Thunder finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
God of Thunder drops a big elbow. That's hurt Teixeira! More shots from God of Thunder and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor God of Thunder!
A relieved looking Thor God of Thunder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
209 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado takes one to the side of the head.
Sergio Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado blocks a jab.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Maldonado's head but Maldonado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Hogan.
Hogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hogan.
Hogan stalls.
Hogan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maldonado.
Maldonado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maldonado is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogan presses Maldonado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hogan.
Hogan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
Hogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hogan pushes Maldonado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hogan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maldonado has Hogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maldonado tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan digs a right hand underneath Maldonado's ribcage. Maldonado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hogan has Maldonado pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hogan taking a breather.
A short right from Hogan.
A short uppercut from Hogan.
Maldonado is rocked!
Hogan lands a big right hand that drops Maldonado! The killer instinct kicks in and Hogan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Annihilator - Fun Palace. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
200 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leland Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Silva takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Palmer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Silva bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leland Palmer!
Leland Palmer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fink McIllhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fink McIllhenny!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIllhenny connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but McIllhenny sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by McIllhenny as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIllhenny. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McIllhenny is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 McIllhenny keeps working.
McIllhenny is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins throwing shots but McIllhenny is blocking nicely.
McIllhenny is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to control the pace.
Anthony Hopkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIllhenny. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fink McIllhenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins slows down the pace here.
McIllhenny has Hopkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hopkins throws an elbow but misses.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
McIllhenny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McIllhenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McIllhenny misses with a few strikes there.
McIllhenny throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but McIllhenny is avoiding it.
McIllhenny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins with a poor takedown
letting McIllhenny counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIllhenny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hopkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McIllhenny's waist but McIllhenny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopkins off to one side.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but McIllhenny is out of range.
McIllhenny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins looks for a takedown but McIllhenny sprawls well.
Hopkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McIllhenny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McIllhenny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIllhenny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McIllhenny stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
McIllhenny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McIllhenny postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as McIllhenny tries to pass.
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 Anthony Hopkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McIllhenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIllhenny but McIllhenny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIllhenny but McIllhenny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McIllhenny throws out a powerful jab.
McIllhenny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McIllhenny.
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins slips a jab from McIllhenny.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but McIllhenny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from McIllhenny.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but McIllhenny keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny looking to control.
Hopkins won't allow McIllhenny to sweep him here.
McIllhenny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McIllhenny keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins tries to free his leg and advance position but McIllhenny is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Hopkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McIllhenny misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McIllhenny's guard now.
Hopkins advances to half guard.
McIllhenny pushes Hopkins off and gets back to his feet.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by McIllhenny.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIllhenny. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIllhenny as he jumps to the side.
Hopkins defending well as McIllhenny loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt - McIllhenny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIllhenny as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins shoots in for a double leg but McIllhenny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but McIllhenny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins slips a jab from McIllhenny.
Fink McIllhenny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McIllhenny.
Hopkins cracks McIllhenny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McIllhenny looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
McIllhenny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIllhenny as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Hopkins with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Hopkins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McIllhenny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McIllhenny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McIllhenny moves into full guard.
McIllhenny has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McIllhenny keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
McIllhenny wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny being controlled here, momentarily.
McIllhenny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Hopkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McIllhenny misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins dives in and grabs McIllhenny's left leg, looking for a takedown. McIllhenny pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.
McIllhenny throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from McIllhenny as Hopkins shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
McIllhenny misses with a looping left.
McIllhenny tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with McIllhenny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
McIllhenny avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but McIllhenny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McIllhenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Hopkins looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McIllhenny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Fink McIllhenny has been cut.
Hopkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hopkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McIllhenny can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hopkins.
Hopkins looking to slow down the pace here.
McIllhenny tries for a takedown but Hopkins manages to get underhooks.
Hopkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McIllhenny up against the cage.
Hopkins keeps control of McIllhenny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIllhenny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
McIllhenny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McIllhenny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Hopkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fink McIllhenny's cut.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIllhenny.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McIllhenny sprawls well. McIllhenny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for McIllhenny.
McIllhenny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McIllhenny wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McIllhenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by McIllhenny as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but McIllhenny circles away.
McIllhenny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but McIllhenny shows good takedown defense.
McIllhenny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIllhenny.
Hopkins slips under a jab from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but McIllhenny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hopkins landing punches.
Hopkins looking to control but McIllhenny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McIllhenny is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to control but McIllhenny wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McIllhenny is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hopkins landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopkins looking to control but McIllhenny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McIllhenny tries to reverse the position but Hopkins maintains control.
Hopkins controlling the position easily from mount.
McIllhenny is squirming around, avoiding Hopkins's attempts to control the action.
Hopkins with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny is looking to get to half guard.
McIllhenny is trying to stand.
Hopkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McIllhenny looks a forlorn figure.
Hopkins wants to control the pace but McIllhenny is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Hopkins had his way with Fink McIllhenny in that round.
The cut man is working on Fink McIllhenny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hopkins shoots in but no luck this time.
McIllhenny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McIllhenny on his heels. He'll look to pass McIllhenny's guard now, I'm sure.
McIllhenny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hopkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McIllhenny is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
McIllhenny wants to hit a switch here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McIllhenny there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins content just to control the position here.
Hopkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McIllhenny's face.
A nice elbow there by Hopkins.
McIllhenny is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McIllhenny is looking to escape.
McIllhenny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McIllhenny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopkins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McIllhenny is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins unloading with bombs!
McIllhenny is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Anthony Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins trying to control but McIllhenny is having none of it.
McIllhenny tries to reverse the position but Hopkins maintains control.
Hopkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins controlling the position easily from mount.
McIllhenny is squirming around, avoiding Hopkins's attempts to control the action.
Fink McIllhenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins scoring with strikes but McIllhenny is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins wants to control the pace but McIllhenny is squirming around nicely.
Hopkins prevents McIllhenny from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Hopkins!
Anthony Hopkins retains his welterweight title!
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