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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawson Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Mitrione! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dawson Hopkins! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitrione. Mitrione avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitrione fails in his attempt to clinch. Mitrione will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitrione throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins. Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hopkins leaves Mitrione with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Mitrione. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitrione. A shot to de liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot. Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mitrione takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Hopkins. Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Mitrione is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right. Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hopkins scores with a jab to the body. Mitrione takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hopkins jabs at Mitrione's body. Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitrione. Hopkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hopkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mitrione. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hopkins stuns Mitrione with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitrione tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Mitrione takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mitrione doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mitrione looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mitrione rather than just go for the knockout. Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target. Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitrione takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitrione. Mitrione circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Mitrione's ribs. Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dawson Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hopkins lands with a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hopkins lands a with a good body shot. Hopkins cracks Mitrione with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitrione. Mitrione gets slowly back to his feet. Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Mitrione takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Anderson Mitrione seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Mitrione 's head but he takes it in his stride. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mitrione needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there. Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitrione at a distance.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Mitrione seems unphased.
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! Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mitrione takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitrione tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes. Mitrione needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there. Anderson Mitrione is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Mitrione takes one to the chin there. Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mitrione on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mitrione looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitrione. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hopkins scores with a nice strike. Mitrione throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitrione off to one side. Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hopkins lands with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Hopkins lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Mitrione crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mitrione looks OK. Hopkins waves Mitrione back to his feet!
Mitrione is rocked! Hopkins closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mitrione out cold! Mitrione corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dawson Hopkins!
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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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