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Destiny 66: Saibot vs. Hopkins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakuza has chosen The Legend of Zelda, Overworld as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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80 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yakuza defends well and Congo ends up having to push Yakuza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yakuza tries to break free but Congo pushes him back against the cage.
Congo lands a takedown into guard.
Congo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Congo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yakuza's head.
Yakuza is rocked!
Congo lands a couple of elbows.
Yakuza is still in real trouble! Can Congo finish him?
Congo stands and throws Yakuza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Congo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Yakuza is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Congo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Congo!
Ichi Yakuza was interviewed post fight and said 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabrici Gorfal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiko Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabrici Gorfal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiko Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorfal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zeus defends well and Gorfal ends up having to push Zeus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zeus breaks from the clinch.
Zeus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Gorfal saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Gorfal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zeus enables Gorfal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zeus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zeus wants to stand up but Gorfal is controlling him.
Gorfal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zeus's guard.
Gorfal content to control rather than advance.
Gorfal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorfal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal is looking to take a break and control but Zeus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gorfal stalling.
Gorfal prevents Zeus from standing back up.
Gorfal is taking a breather. Zeus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zeus is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gorfal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeus blocks a head kick by Gorfal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gorfal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeus cracks Gorfal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorfal slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Zeus.
Zeus catches Gorfal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gorfal is rocked!
Zeus throws an overhand right that drops Gorfal like a sack of potatoes! Zeus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko Zeus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramin Laulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silberio ZasZas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silberio ZasZas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramin Laulu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ZasZas, as that shot connected.
Laulu is looking to clinch but ZasZas is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Laulu.
It looks like Silberio ZasZas has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laulu. ZasZas does a little dance to reset his feet.
ZasZas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ZasZas ducks under a wild hook from Laulu.
Ramin Laulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ZasZas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laulu misses with a wild body shot.
ZasZas lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Ramin Laulu has been cut.
ZasZas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ZasZas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laulu back to the cage. ZasZas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice shot lands for Laulu.
ZasZas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
ZasZas scores with a nice strike.
Laulu scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ZasZas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laulu.
ZasZas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
ZasZas misses with a low kick as Laulu jumps back.
ZasZas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laulu lands with a good body shot.
ZasZas dodges the punch combination from Laulu.
ZasZas misses with a few strikes there.
Laulu misses with an uppercut
and ZasZas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laulu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laulu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ZasZas rather than just go for the knockout.
ZasZas slips a jab from Laulu.
Laulu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ZasZas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laulu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulu misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Laulu misses.
Laulu misses with a two punch combination.
ZasZas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by ZasZas.
ZasZas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ZasZas blocks a jab.
Laulu connects with a body shot that sends ZasZas's belly button to the back.
Laulu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laulu throws a hook but ZasZas blocks it.
ZasZas throws a head kick but Laulu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas moves out of range as Laulu strikes.
ZasZas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laulu's hands.
Laulu punishes ZasZas's body with a nice straight punch.
ZasZas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ZasZas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
ZasZas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laulu misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Laulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ZasZas.
Laulu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Laulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ZasZas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ZasZas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laulu misses the body punch
and ZasZas counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by ZasZas.
Laulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling ZasZas to counter with a crisp jab.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but ZasZas is just out of range.
ZasZas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for ZasZas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by ZasZas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ZasZas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ZasZas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramin Laulu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ZasZas keeps Laulu at a distance using the push kick.
Silberio ZasZas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laulu misses with an uppercut.
ZasZas looks to land a left hand but Laulu moved out of range nicely.
ZasZas throws a sloppy head kick and Laulu moves out of range easily.
A big right from Laulu misses.
Laulu misses with a body shot.
A cross from Laulu lands.
Laulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ZasZas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ZasZas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
ZasZas misses with a hook.
A big right from Laulu misses.
ZasZas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from ZasZas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Laulu there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and ZasZas counters with a nice leg kick.
ZasZas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laulu.
ZasZas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laulu lands with an overhand left.
ZasZas scores with a jab. Laulu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ZasZas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
ZasZas tries to land a front kick but Laulu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laulu jabs ZasZas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
ZasZas slips under a jab from Laulu.
ZasZas scoring well with a low kick there.
Laulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and ZasZas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
ZasZas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ZasZas misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ZasZas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ZasZas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laulu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ZasZas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from ZasZas misses the target.
Laulu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ZasZas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ZasZas.
Laulu connects with a body shot that sends ZasZas's belly button to the back.
A jab from Laulu misses.
Laulu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ZasZas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laulu throws a sloppy body shot
and ZasZas counters with a straight right hand.
ZasZas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laulu stuns ZasZas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ZasZas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ZasZas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Laulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ZasZas staying out of range there.
No joy there for ZasZas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ZasZas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laulu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laulu lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Laulu lands.
Laulu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ZasZas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laulu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ZasZas at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laulu takes a swing at ZasZas's ribcage but misses.
Laulu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
ZasZas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramin Laulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ZasZas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laulu.
Laulu with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laulu avoids the body shot from ZasZas.
ZasZas slips under a jab from Laulu.
Laulu tests ZasZas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ZasZas looks to throw the jab but Laulu is out of range.
Laulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ZasZas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
ZasZas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but ZasZas is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramin Laulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ZasZas.
ZasZas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laulu scores with a body shot.
Laulu takes a swing at ZasZas's ribcage but misses.
Laulu misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Laulu misses the target.
ZasZas looks to land a right hand but Laulu moved out of range.
Laulu avoids a punch combination nicely.
ZasZas slips a jab and a cross from Laulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ZasZas misses with a hook. Laulu ducked under it nicely.
Laulu works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu lands with a shot to the body.
Laulu wants to clinch.
Laulu scores with a jab.
ZasZas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laulu jabs ZasZas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Laulu.
Laulu misses with a wild body shot.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but ZasZas is just out of range.
ZasZas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laulu throws a lazy right hand but ZasZas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ZasZas throws a nice looking combination but Laulu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas misses with a low kick.
Laulu cracks ZasZas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
ZasZas misses with a looping left.
ZasZas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ZasZas tries to score with a low kick but Laulu moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by ZasZas.
Laulu throws an overhand right that lands on ZasZas's shoulder, as ZasZas tries to avoid the shot.
Laulu takes a swing at ZasZas's ribcage but misses.
ZasZas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from ZasZas misses.
Laulu 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.
Laulu checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas throws a sloppy head kick and Laulu moves out of range easily.
Laulu looks to land a left hand but ZasZas moved out of range nicely.
Laulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laulu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
ZasZas avoids the body shot from Laulu.
Laulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silberio ZasZas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ZasZas defending well as Laulu loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from ZasZas.
Laulu lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laulu tests ZasZas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laulu thuds a left hand into ZasZas's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laulu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ZasZas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laulu.
ZasZas throws an overhand right that lands on Laulu's shoulder, as Laulu tries to avoid the shot.
ZasZas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ZasZas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
ZasZas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
ZasZas ducks right into an uppercut from Laulu.
Laulu throws an off balance right hand
enabling ZasZas to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramin Laulu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laulu moves out of range of the leg kick from ZasZas.
A slow jab from Laulu misses its intended target.
A left lands for Laulu.
Laulu misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramin Laulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laulu 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramin Laulu!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramin Laulu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fourie Du Preez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rimhak Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rimhak Wonha will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fourie Du Preez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rimhak Wonha!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Preez lands a glancing blow to the side of Wonha's head.
Wonha tries to score with a low kick but Du Preez moves his leg out of the way.
Du Preez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Du Preez prevents Wonha from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Du Preez in particular looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Du Preez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Du Preez is keen to just control but Wonha is a slippery customer.
Du Preez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wonha defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Du Preez works his way into side control.
Du Preez just content to control the position.
Du Preez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Du Preez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wonha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Du Preez wants to control but Wonha is keeping him busy.
Wonha is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Du Preez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Du Preez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wonha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Du Preez is trying to ground and pound but Wonha uses the momentary lack of control by Du Preez to regain half guard.
Wonha is trying to control but Du Preez manages to pass to mount!
Wonha working to try and regain half guard.
Du Preez controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha tries to hold on but Du Preez pushes him away.
Du Preez controlling from the full mount.
Du Preez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wonha for as long as he can get away with.
Du Preez trying to control but Wonha is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Du Preez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wonha is looking to improve his position but Du Preez isn't that keen on the idea.
Du Preez trying to control but Wonha is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Du Preez dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourie Du Preez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wonha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Du Preez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Du Preez counters with a takedown into side control.
Fourie Du Preez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Du Preez is looking to take a break and control but Wonha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Du Preez scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wonha tries to roll over but Du Preez keeps him under control.
Wonha keeping hold of Du Preez's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez is taking a breather. Wonha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Du Preez wants to pass to mount but Wonha is defending the position.
Wonha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Du Preez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonha looks for the body kick but Du Preez saw that one coming.
Wonha throws a sloppy head kick
and Du Preez counters with a shoot takedown. Wonha fights it but they end up in guard.
Du Preez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wonha managing to control the position.
Du Preez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wonha 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Du Preez trying to control but Wonha is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Du Preez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Du Preez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wonha on his heels. He'll look to pass Wonha's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Du Preez wants to pass the guard but Wonha is keeping the position.
Wonha keeping moving, preventing Du Preez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourie Du Preez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Du Preez has a takedown stuffed.
Du Preez works the jab nicely.
Du Preez swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Rimhak Wonha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Preez misses with a left hand
and Wonha moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Du Preez blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha working Du Preez over with knees to the body.
Wonha working Du Preez over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez trying to stall but Wonha improves his position.
Du Preez avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
Du Preez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wonha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Du Preez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Du Preez gets through Wonha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wonha drops Du Preez with a big knee straight up the middle! Du Preez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Du Preez is rocked!
It looks like Fourie Du Preez has been cut.
Wonha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Du Preez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonha closes the distance and pushes Du Preez back into the cage.
Du Preez tries to break free but Wonha pushes him back against the cage.
Wonha has Du Preez pressed against the cage. He pushes Du Preez back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Wonha throws a beautiful elbow that sends Du Preez crashing to the floor! Wonha piles on the pressure with more strikes! Du Preez is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rimhak Wonha!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Revengedanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Uniikki - Pätkätöis kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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21
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Revengedanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hermano throws a chopping leg kick but Revengedanger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revengedanger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hermano lands with a good body shot.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Revengedanger lands a lovely overhand right.
Hermano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Revengedanger!
The ground and pound from Hermano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Revengedanger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hermano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hermano in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hermano lands some shots froms side control.
Hermano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano working away.
Hermano tries for a kimura but Revengedanger is defending well.
Revengedanger is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Revengedanger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Revengedanger is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Revengedanger is trying to buck Hermano off.
Hermano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Revengedanger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hermano working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hermano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Revengedanger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hermano.
Revengedanger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hermano is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Revengedanger keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hermano passes Revengedanger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Revengedanger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
Hermano prevents Revengedanger from improving his position.
Revengedanger wants to get back to his feet.
Revengedanger wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Revengedanger won't allow Hermano to pass to mount.
Hermano is trying to work for a kimura but Revengedanger is defending well.
Revengedanger is staying active underneath Hermano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Revengedanger trying to control here.
Hermano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Revengedanger sees it coming and defends easily.
Hermano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revengedanger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revengedanger wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Revengedanger throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano tries to land a leg kick but Revengedanger saw it coming and moves away.
Revengedanger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Revengedanger lands a right hook to the body.
Revengedanger misses with a body kick.
Hermano tries to move into range but Revengedanger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Revengedanger doesn't manage to clinch there - Hermano circles away.
Hermano lands with a straight right. Revengedanger didn't see that one coming.
Hermano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Revengedanger misses with a low kick.
Revengedanger wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revengedanger dips to his left and cracks Hermano with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermano is defended easily by Revengedanger.
Revengedanger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Revengedanger there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hermano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Revengedanger throws a front kick that sends Hermano stumbling back into the cage.
Revengedanger moves away from the strike by Hermano.
Revengedanger misses with a body shot.
Revengedanger throws a leg kick
so Hermano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hermano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Revengedanger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermano pushing down on Revengedanger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Revengedanger is trying to maintain the position but Hermano is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hermano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Revengedanger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Revengedanger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermano is looking for a kimura but Revengedanger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermano to get the leverage.
Hermano is looking to advance position but Revengedanger won't allow it.
Hermano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Revengedanger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Revengedanger is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermano.
Hermano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hermano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Revengedanger wants to control but Hermano is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Revengedanger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hermano lands a heavy elbow.
Hermano is working for a guillotine from mount but Revengedanger frees his head quite easily.
Hermano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Revengedanger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Revengedanger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Revengedanger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Revengedanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Hermano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Revengedanger throws out a leg kick but Hermano moves out of range and Revengedanger only half commits.
Revengedanger checks the leg kick.
Revengedanger scores with a head kick. Hermano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick.
Revengedanger checks a low kick from Hermano.
Hermano looking to score a takedown here. Revengedanger is defending well but Hermano drives through and ends up in Revengedanger's guard.
Hermano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hermano trying to control but Revengedanger is working from the bottom.
Revengedanger is pulling down on Hermano's head. It's preventing any offense from Hermano, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Revengedanger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Revengedanger is posturing up here but Hermano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Revengedanger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Revengedanger has to tap! Slick submission there by Hermano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Hermano!
After winning the bout, Pelle Hermano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubu KisyaPisya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadija Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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22
260 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubu KisyaPisya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadija Tadic!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KisyaPisya misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from KisyaPisya. No joy for Tadic on that attempt.
Tadic shoots in looking for a takedown but KisyaPisya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tadic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tadic goes for a double leg but KisyaPisya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KisyaPisya continues to drive forward.
Bubu KisyaPisya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadija Tadic.
Tadic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tadic has clasped his hands together around KisyaPisya's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tadic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
KisyaPisya wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KisyaPisya pushes Tadic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tadic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
KisyaPisya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tadic is trying to get an arm triangle but KisyaPisya is defending well.
Tadic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tadic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. KisyaPisya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
KisyaPisya wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tadic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, KisyaPisya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tadic but great work by KisyaPisya.
KisyaPisya wants to stand but Tadic is controlling his arm.
Tadic tries to bench press KisyaPisya off him but KisyaPisya keeps the position.
Tadic manages to get back to half guard.
Tadic is staying active underneath KisyaPisya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
KisyaPisya prevents Tadic from improving his position.
Tadic wants to get back to full guard but KisyaPisya has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadic is looking for a sweep.
KisyaPisya is looking to take a break and control but Tadic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tadic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but KisyaPisya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tadic sneaks back into half guard.
Tadic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KisyaPisya pulls his head out easily.
KisyaPisya working over Tadic with some ground and pound. Tadic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
KisyaPisya trying to control the action but Tadic is working from the bottom.
KisyaPisya is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tadic is looking to get back to full guard here but KisyaPisya has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tadic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tadic regains half guard.
Tadic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KisyaPisya pulls his head out easily.
Tadic is trying to get back to full guard.
KisyaPisya wants to stand up but Tadic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from KisyaPisya's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
KisyaPisya wants to control but Tadic is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KisyaPisya seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tadic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tadic is looking to get back to full guard here but KisyaPisya has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tadija Tadic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
KisyaPisya leaves Tadic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
KisyaPisya misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from KisyaPisya as Tadic shoots in.
Tadic misses with a takedown attempt
and KisyaPisya counters with a two punch combo.
Bubu KisyaPisya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadija Tadic.
Tadic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tadic shoots in for a takedown but KisyaPisya shows good takedown defense.
Tadic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tadic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KisyaPisya swivels and escapes.
Tadic wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KisyaPisya misses the jab.
KisyaPisya misses with a wild combination.
KisyaPisya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadic clinches up against the cage.
Tadic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tadic manages to end up in side control.
KisyaPisya is pushing Tadic's head away, looking to escape. Tadic manages to hold on to the position though.
Tadic is trying to get an arm triangle but KisyaPisya is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadic prevents KisyaPisya from escaping the position.
Tadic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, KisyaPisya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tadic but great work by KisyaPisya.
Tadic is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadic manages to get back to half guard.
KisyaPisya prevents Tadic from improving his position.
Tadic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KisyaPisya pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KisyaPisya trying to control the action but Tadic is working from the bottom.
Tadija Tadic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tadic tries to roll over but KisyaPisya keeps him under control.
Tadic trying to get back to full guard but KisyaPisya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tadic is looking to improve his position but KisyaPisya isn't that keen on the idea.
Tadic is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KisyaPisya tries to control but Tadic wriggling away.
Tadic gets back to half guard.
KisyaPisya is trying to control. Tadic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tadic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KisyaPisya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tadic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tadic wants to improve his position but KisyaPisya is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tadic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KisyaPisya wants to take a breather but Tadic is having none of it.
KisyaPisya is pressing down on Tadic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tadic is holding on for now.
Tadic is trying to get back to full guard.
KisyaPisya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tadic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KisyaPisya wants to stand but Tadic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubu KisyaPisya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
KisyaPisya throws a body shot but no joy.
KisyaPisya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KisyaPisya throws a body shot but no joy.
KisyaPisya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KisyaPisya misses with a looping left.
KisyaPisya misses with a few strikes there.
Tadic misses with a body shot.
Tadic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KisyaPisya is fending him off so far but Tadic persists. Nope, KisyaPisya circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubu KisyaPisya is winning the standup battle so far.
Tadic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tadic feints and as KisyaPisya raises his hands in defense, Tadic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KisyaPisya wants to stand up but Tadic is controlling him.
Tadic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KisyaPisya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! KisyaPisya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tadic, into his guard.
KisyaPisya wants to control from the top but Tadic keeps moving.
KisyaPisya preventing the sweep.
KisyaPisya wanted to stand there but Tadic had control of the position.
Tadic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KisyaPisya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
KisyaPisya stopping the sweep attempt from Tadic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadic keeping moving, preventing KisyaPisya from controlling successfully.
Tadic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tadic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tadic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tadic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KisyaPisya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KisyaPisya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
KisyaPisya wants to get up but he can't break Tadic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tadic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
KisyaPisya pushes Tadic off looking to stand but Tadic dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
KisyaPisya wants to get back to his feet.
Tadic wants to work for an arm triangle but KisyaPisya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tadic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and KisyaPisya defends it well.
Tadic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tadic working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. KisyaPisya turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tadic off and cradles KisyaPisya's limp body as Tadic celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tadija Tadic!
Tadija Tadic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shikou Endou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endou is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killing in the name of - Rage Against The Machine. Dee Nice had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
204 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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29
202 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dee Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shikou Endou!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endou has his takedown stuffed
and Nice counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nice is in close to Endou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Endou seems keen to control Nice's posture.
Nice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Endou has Nice pulled in close to control his posture.
Endou tries to strike from the bottom.
Endou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Endou trying to keep a closed guard but Nice is proving a slippery customer.
Nice wants to get up but he can't break Endou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nice stands and throws Endou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nice connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Endou some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Endou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Endou is looking to advance position but Nice won't allow it.
Endou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice pushes Endou off looking to stand but Endou dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Endou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nice is just riding it out for now. Endou eventually gives up the hold.
Endou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Endou is nestled in close to Nice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice is looking to escape.
Endou wants to pass the guard but Nice is defending well.
Nice is not content to let Endou control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Endou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Endou trying to control from half guard but Nice is working away.
Endou is looking to advance position but Nice won't allow it.
Endou wants to take a breather but Nice is having none of it.
Nice is looking to escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dee Nice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice has closed the distance and engaged Endou in a clinch.
Nice is working Endou over against the cage.
Nice effectively controlling the action here.
Nice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endou closes the distance and clinches up with Nice, looking for a takedown. Endou pushes Nice against the cage but Nice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Nice.
Endou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nice finds it's way round the side to connect with Endou's head.
Shikou Endou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Endou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nice defends well and Endou ends up having to push Nice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dee Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shikou Endou.
Nice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Endou just misses with a punch to the body.
Endou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Endou fails with a takedown attempt.
Endou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nice was well out of range. Poor timing from Endou.
Endou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice lands a jab-cross combination.
Endou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Endou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Endou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nice sprawls well. Nice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Endou gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endou shoots in but Nice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Endou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Endou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Endou looks to land a body kick but Nice moved away.
Nice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Endou misses with a right hand
so Nice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nice wants to stand but Endou has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Endou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nice is looking to stand up but Endou won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Nice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Endou.
Nice is looking to score with low kicks.
Endou takes a swing at Nice's ribcage but misses.
Endou looks to land a combination but Nice avoids it well.
Nice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Endou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Endou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Endou looking to score a takedown here. Nice is defending well but Endou drives through and ends up in Nice's guard.
Nice keeping full guard, as Endou tries to pass.
Nice wriggles free and stands up.
Endou checks a leg kick.
Nice jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Endou misses with a takedown attempt
and Nice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Endou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sizes up Endou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice thuds a left hand into Endou's body.
Endou throws a head kick but Nice moves out of range.
A left lands for Nice.
Endou misses with a body shot.
Nice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Endou can do to turn this around?
A jab from Nice finds it's way through Endou's defenses.
Dee Nice is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Endou.
Nice wants to slow Endou down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice swats away the attempt to clinch by Endou.
Endou ducks under a wild hook from Nice.
Endou misses the body punch
and Nice counters with a single leg into guard. Endou didn't expect that.
Nice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nice stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Endou was well out of range. Poor timing from Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice feints a jab promting Endou to slip. Nice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Endou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Endou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endou throws a head kick that misses.
Endou scores with a hook to the body. Nice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Endou goes for a double leg but Nice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nice continues to drive forward.
Endou fails to pull guard.
Dee Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shikou Endou.
Nice lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Nice.
Endou jumps guard but Nice stands there with Endou around his waist. Endou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Endou is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Nice.
Nice pushes Endou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Endou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nice uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Endou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Endou is trying to control the position but Nice postures up.
Nice wants to get up but he can't break Endou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nice wants to control from the top but Endou keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice preventing the sweep.
Nice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Endou's guard.
Endou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nice manages to get himself to full guard.
Nice wants to stand and escape but Endou is having none of it.
Nice 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.
Nice trying to control the position here.
Endou wants to pass the guard but Nice is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nice keeping moving, preventing Endou from controlling successfully.
Endou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nice manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Endou has Nice in his guard.
Nice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Endou's guard.
Endou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Endou's guard.
Endou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Endou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nice's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Nice dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Endou walks into a stiff left hand from Nice.
Endou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot lands for Nice.
Nice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice scores with a jab to the body.
Endou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nice rather than just go for the knockout.
Endou has closed the distance and engaged Nice in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Endou jumps guard but Nice stands there with Endou around his waist. Endou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Endou misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nice.
Nice manages to break the clinch.
Nice cracks Endou 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.
Endou punishes Nice's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nice sprawls well. Nice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Endou gets slowly back to his feet.
Dee Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shikou Endou.
Nice slips under a jab from Endou.
Endou misses with a takedown attempt - Nice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Endou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Endou misses with a hook. Nice ducked under it nicely.
Nice lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Nice does it's job there.
Nice scores with a jab.
Endou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Endou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nice was well out of range. Poor timing from Endou.
Endou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Endou fails with a takedown attempt.
Endou throws a body punch but Nice moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Endou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Endou swings for the body but Nice moves out of range.
Nice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Endou is rocked!
Nice steps in with a hook that catches Endou right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nice follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Endou looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dee Nice!
The defeated Shikou Endou had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Killstreak Clothing'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago has chosen Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher Pt1 as his entrance music. Ray Rabago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
163 lbs
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22
163 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor misses with a takedown
and Rabago counters with a nice body shot.
Rabago slaps away a takedown attempt from Thor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rabago to the mat! Rabago manages to get full guard.
Thor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rabago is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thor, into his guard.
Rabago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thor's head.
Rabago working some strikes from top position.
Thor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabago is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Thor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rabago trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rabago cracks Thor with a solid left hand.
Rabago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rabago lands a couple of elbows.
Thor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rabago working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago forces his way into half guard.
Thor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rabago pulls his head out easily.
Thor looking for submissions off his back.
Rabago is looking to advance position but Thor won't allow it.
Rabago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thor looking for submissions off his back.
Thor looking for submissions off his back.
Thor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rabago pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rabago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thor is rocked!
Rabago working over Thor with some ground and pound. Thor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Thor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rabago lands a big elbow - Thor is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rabago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Rabago!
After winning the bout, Ray Rabago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperiex Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Dantes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imperiex Prime!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dantes moves into the clinch.
Dantes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prime.
Dantes pushes Prime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Prime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Dantes.
Dantes lands a shot to the body.
Prime looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Dantes.
Dantes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dantes.
Dantes digs a right hand into Prime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prime's gas tank.
Dantes lands a shot to the body.
Dantes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prime or not.
Dantes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes digs a right hand underneath Prime's ribcage. Prime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dantes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dantes.
A hook to the body from Dantes.
A nice left hand lands by Dantes.
Dantes lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes lands a hook that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Dantes.
Good body shot from Dantes.
Dantes presses Prime against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dantes lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Dantes.
A short right from Dantes on the inside.
Dantes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dantes lands with a right to the head.
Dantes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prime or not.
Dantes pushes Prime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dantes lands an uppercut.
Prime is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes scores with a shoulder strike.
Prime is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Dantes throws a big uppercut that drops Prime! More strikes from Dantes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Prime lies dazed against the cage as Dantes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dantes!
Marcus Dantes gave a mention to VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
178 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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22
175 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saibot.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saibot counters with a right hand to the body.
Saibot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Saibot's head coaches at Bushido Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saibot defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saibot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Saibot slips a jab from Hopkins.
Good leg kick by Saibot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hopkins throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot clinches up against the cage.
Saibot misses with an elbow strike.
Saibot blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Saibot.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saibot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saibot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Saibot throws knees to the body.
Saibot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saibot looking to slow down the pace here.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saibot. Saibot obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saibot eats them both and turns towards Hopkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot clinches.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saibot.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saibot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot wants to clinch.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Saibot.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Saibot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Saibot moves out of range.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saibot gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Saibot missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Hopkins avoids the elbow strike from Saibot, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopkins blocks the elbow strike.
Hopkins wants to break free but Saibot has control.
Saibot stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot misses with an elbow strike.
Saibot lands an elbow just above Hopkins 's eye.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Saibot won't allow it.
Saibot lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saibot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saibot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Noob Saibot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Saibot is looking to clinch.
Saibot cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot lands the left hand.
Saibot is looking to clinch.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saibot slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Saibot.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saibot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saibot moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saibot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
Saibot is looking to score with low kicks.
Saibot is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Saibot gets a clinch.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot lands an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saibot throws an elbow but it misses.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Saibot is trying to maintain a safe position but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns Saibot into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Saibot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Saibot keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins blocks the elbow strike.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Hopkins blocks the elbow strike.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to circle away but Saibot has him pinned against the cage.
Saibot tries to stall but Hopkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saibot lands an elbow just above Hopkins 's eye.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saibot keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saibot lands a right hand.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saibot keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saibot looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Saibot trying to stall but Hopkins improves his position.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot misses with an elbow strike.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Hopkins avoids the elbow strike from Saibot, against the cage.
Hopkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hopkins avoids the elbow strike from Saibot, against the cage.
Saibot looking to slow down the pace here.
Hopkins working hard to break the clinch.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Saibot won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Saibot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hopkins's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to circle away but Saibot has him pinned against the cage.
Saibot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Saibot trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saibot into the cage.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins can't break the clinch.
Saibot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Saibot.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saibot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins blocks an elbow strike from Saibot.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is trying to stall.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Saibot.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Saibot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hopkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot missing with knees to the body.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Saibot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saibot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot blocking some punches.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Saibot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
Saibot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Saibot pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins blocks an elbow strike from Saibot.
Saibot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins working hard to break the clinch.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses.
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saibot.
Saibot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Saibot.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saibot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot had his way with Vinny Hopkins in that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Saibot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saibot closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters by moving into the clinch.
Saibot blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot looking to stall.
Hopkins blocks the elbow strike.
Hopkins blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Saibot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Saibot.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Saibot to work.
Hopkins blocks an elbow strike from Saibot.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saibot misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saibot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopkins's brow.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling him.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Hopkins tries to break free but Saibot pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Saibot.
Hopkins working hard to break the clinch.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saibot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saibot.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
Hopkins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Saibot lands a damaging elbow.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot looking to slow down the pace here.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Saibot stalling in the clinch.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Saibot throws knees to the body.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Saibot pushes Hopkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot is looking to control Hopkins's arms but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saibot has his back to the cage.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Saibot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins letting Saibot take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Vinny Hopkins spoke after the fight, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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