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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Aidan Hopper (ranked 4155 p4p, 1654 weight class) and Ramazan Adaev (ranked 447 p4p, 209 weight class). Aidan Hopper had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter fighter
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aidan Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramazan Adaev!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper tries to keep at a distance but Adaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hopper trying to control the position but instead, Adaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopper into the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adaev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adaev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev blocking some punches.
Hopper has a couple of punches blocked by Adaev.
Adaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adaev has had enough of the clinch but Hopper keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adaev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land.
Adaev avoiding damage.
Adaev has had enough of the clinch but Hopper keeps him there for the moment.
Hopper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hopper working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adaev.
Adaev is trying to stall.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper blocks a body shot from Adaev.
Hopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adaev effectively controlling the action here.
Hopper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper misses with some punches.
Adaev taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramazan Adaev.
Hopper closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aidan Hopper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hopper throws a right and a left that Adaev avoids nicely.
Hopper has managed to clinch.
Hopper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adaev can do to turn this around?
Adaev blocking some punches.
Hopper being controlled against the ropes.
Hopper misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Adaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper throws a punch but it's blocked by Adaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adaev leaning against his opponent.
Adaev holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hopper tries to work over Adaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adaev.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Adaev throws an elbow but misses.
Adaev breaks from the clinch.
Hopper moves into the clinch successfully.
Hopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land.
Adaev trying to control the position but instead, Hopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adaev into the ropes.
Adaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopper is keeping busy.
Hopper misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper throws a head punch that misses.
Hopper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopper lands a nice shot to the body.
Adaev wants to stall.
Adaev tries to work over Hopper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adaev blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopper lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopper misses with some punches.
Hopper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopper misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Hopper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Adaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adaev throws a sloppy head kick and Hopper moves out of range easily.
Hopper rushes Adaev and presses him up against the ropes.
Hopper stalling in the clinch but Adaev improves position.
Hopper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adaev's efforts to push away.
Adaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adaev tries to circle away but Hopper has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev slowing the pace effectively.
Adaev blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hopper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hopper takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopper can't find room to land a body shot as Adaev controls the action.
Hopper lands a left hand.
Hopper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopper tries to throw a body punch but Adaev avoids it by throwing Hopper back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adaev taking a breather.
Adaev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land.
Hopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adaev has Hopper pressed against the ropes.
Aidan Hopper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramazan Adaev.
Adaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopper clinches up against the ropes.
Adaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Adaev slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adaev tries to break free but Hopper pushes him back against the ropes.
Ramazan Adaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramazan Adaev.
I think Hopper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aidan Hopper!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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