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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawson Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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196 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 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!
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Baddabing looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Baddabing throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Baddabing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baddabing closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Baddabing can't get the takedown.
Baddabing lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Baddabing lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddabing.
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Baddabing scores with a hook.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Baddabing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Baddabing misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baddabing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Baddabing jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddabing avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Baddabing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Baddabing misses with a looping right.
Baddabing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a head kick. That will keep Baddabing thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Baddabing gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Baddabing is controlling well.
Baddabing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baddabing trying to mount his opponent but Hopkins defends it.
Hopkins wants to control but Baddabing is keeping busy.
Baddabing throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Baddabing 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.
Baddabing is working for a kimura but Hopkins is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hopkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baddabing.
Baddabing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Hopkins is trying to stand.
Baddabing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopkins defending well though.
Baddabing works his way into side control.
Baddabing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hopkins sneaks back into half guard.
Baddabing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopkins is just riding it out for now. Baddabing eventually gives up the hold.
Baddabing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baddabing prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baddabing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baddabing works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baddabing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baddabing looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baddabing landing with the ground and pound.
Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baddabing looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins wants to stand up but Baddabing is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing passes into half guard.
Baddabing controlling the pace.
Baddabing is working for a submission of some sort.
Baddabing will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopkins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Baddabing moves out of range easily.
Baddabing has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Baddabing throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Hopkins is trying to break free.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Baddabing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baddabing.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Baddabing.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch but Baddabing keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Baddabing.
Baddabing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baddabing lands an uppercut.
Baddabing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baddabing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Baddabing won't allow it.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Baddabing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baddabing wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Baddabing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddabing lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Baddabing works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Baddabing - that landed with a thud.
Baddabing tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baddabing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baddabing lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Baddabing.
Baddabing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baddabing misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Baddabing.
Baddabing lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Baddabing is working for takedown but Hopkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baddabing.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Baddabing.
Baddabing throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins leaves Baddabing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Baddabing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baddabing.
Baddabing digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baddabing lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Baddabing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Baddabing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baddabing avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baddabing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baddabing misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baddabing avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Baddabing displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Baddabing sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baddabing swinging wildly here.
Baddabing swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Baddabing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with a straight left.
Baddabing wants to clinch.
Baddabing scores with a jab.
Baddabing has managed to clinch.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Baddabing.
Baddabing wants a takedown but no success here.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two 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.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Baddabing has clasped his hands together around Hopkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hopkins holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Baddabing working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hopkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baddabing working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baddabing throws an elbow but Hopkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hopkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baddabing.
Baddabing cracks Hopkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baddabing wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
Baddabing creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hopkins is looking to regain half guard here but Baddabing keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Baddabing crashes against the mat.
Baddabing is trying to get an arm triangle but Hopkins is defending well.
Baddabing goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Baddabing's guard! Nice work there by Hopkins!
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
That's four 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.
Hopkins wants to stand but Baddabing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baddabing working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Baddabing won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Manny Baddabing did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab from Baddabing.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baddabing misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Baddabing - just one landing.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baddabing rather than just go for the knockout.
A left lands for Baddabing.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baddabing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baddabing.
Baddabing digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Baddabing misses with a wild body shot.
Baddabing loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Baddabing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Baddabing 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.
Baddabing is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing thows a body shot but no joy.
Baddabing moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Baddabing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baddabing checks a leg kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Baddabing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Baddabing's leg but Baddabing calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Baddabing sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Dawson Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baddabing dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Baddabing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddabing moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Dawson Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baddabing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baddabing is looking to clinch.
Hopkins leaves Baddabing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Baddabing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baddabing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baddabing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with an outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Baddabing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baddabing at a distance.
Baddabing tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Baddabing avoids them all with ease.
Baddabing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Baddabing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hopkins kicks Baddabing off and gets to his feet.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Baddabing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Baddabing moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baddabing has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baddabing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Hopkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Baddabing tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baddabing moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Baddabing misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baddabing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Baddabing moves his leg out of the way.
Baddabing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baddabing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Baddabing persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Baddabing tries to clinch up
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that stops Baddabing in his tracks momentarily.
Baddabing lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baddabing has managed to clinch.
Baddabing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Baddabing is controlling him.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Baddabing is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Baddabing has double underhooks.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Baddabing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing working aggressively here.
Baddabing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
Baddabing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baddabing misses with a punch on the inside.
Baddabing cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baddabing cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manny Baddabing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Hopkins is pressed up against the cage. Baddabing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopkins down to the mat. Hopkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Baddabing's leg. Baddabing is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Baddabing checks a leg kick.
Baddabing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a low kick, right behind Baddabing 's knee.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baddabing.
Nice defenses there by Baddabing.
Danga de danga de dang - Baddabing scores with a four punch combination!
Baddabing misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Baddabing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baddabing throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Baddabing moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baddabing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Baddabing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baddabing avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Baddabing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Hopkins defending well as Baddabing loads up on a big left hand.
Baddabing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Baddabing tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baddabing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hopkins lands a jab to Baddabing's midsection.
Baddabing checks the leg kick.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baddabing takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baddabing shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddabing moves away.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baddabing checks a leg kick.
Baddabing throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
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!
Baddabing throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baddabing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baddabing thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawson Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baddabing 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!
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