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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fink McIllhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fink McIllhenny!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIllhenny connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but McIllhenny sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by McIllhenny as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIllhenny. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McIllhenny is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIllhenny keeps working.
McIllhenny is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins throwing shots but McIllhenny is blocking nicely.
McIllhenny is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to control the pace.
Anthony Hopkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIllhenny. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fink McIllhenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins slows down the pace here.
McIllhenny has Hopkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hopkins throws an elbow but misses.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
McIllhenny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McIllhenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McIllhenny misses with a few strikes there.
McIllhenny throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but McIllhenny is avoiding it.
McIllhenny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins with a poor takedown
letting McIllhenny counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIllhenny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hopkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McIllhenny's waist but McIllhenny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopkins off to one side.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but McIllhenny is out of range.
McIllhenny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins looks for a takedown but McIllhenny sprawls well.
Hopkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McIllhenny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McIllhenny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIllhenny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McIllhenny stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
McIllhenny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McIllhenny postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as McIllhenny tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Hopkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McIllhenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIllhenny but McIllhenny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIllhenny but McIllhenny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McIllhenny throws out a powerful jab.
McIllhenny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McIllhenny.
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins slips a jab from McIllhenny.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but McIllhenny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from McIllhenny.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but McIllhenny keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny looking to control.
Hopkins won't allow McIllhenny to sweep him here.
McIllhenny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McIllhenny keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins tries to free his leg and advance position but McIllhenny is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Hopkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McIllhenny misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McIllhenny's guard now.
Hopkins advances to half guard.
McIllhenny pushes Hopkins off and gets back to his feet.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by McIllhenny.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIllhenny. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIllhenny as he jumps to the side.
Hopkins defending well as McIllhenny loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt - McIllhenny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIllhenny as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins shoots in for a double leg but McIllhenny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but McIllhenny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins slips a jab from McIllhenny.
Fink McIllhenny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McIllhenny.
Hopkins cracks McIllhenny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McIllhenny looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
McIllhenny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIllhenny as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Hopkins with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Hopkins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McIllhenny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McIllhenny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McIllhenny moves into full guard.
McIllhenny has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McIllhenny keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
McIllhenny wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny being controlled here, momentarily.
McIllhenny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Hopkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McIllhenny misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins dives in and grabs McIllhenny's left leg, looking for a takedown. McIllhenny pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.
McIllhenny throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from McIllhenny as Hopkins shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
McIllhenny misses with a looping left.
McIllhenny tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with McIllhenny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
McIllhenny avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but McIllhenny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McIllhenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Hopkins looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McIllhenny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Fink McIllhenny has been cut.
Hopkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hopkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McIllhenny can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hopkins.
Hopkins looking to slow down the pace here.
McIllhenny tries for a takedown but Hopkins manages to get underhooks.
Hopkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McIllhenny up against the cage.
Hopkins keeps control of McIllhenny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIllhenny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
McIllhenny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McIllhenny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Hopkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fink McIllhenny's cut.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIllhenny.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McIllhenny sprawls well. McIllhenny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for McIllhenny.
McIllhenny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McIllhenny wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McIllhenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by McIllhenny as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but McIllhenny circles away.
McIllhenny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but McIllhenny shows good takedown defense.
McIllhenny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIllhenny.
Hopkins slips under a jab from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but McIllhenny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hopkins landing punches.
Hopkins looking to control but McIllhenny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McIllhenny is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to control but McIllhenny wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McIllhenny is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hopkins landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopkins looking to control but McIllhenny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McIllhenny tries to reverse the position but Hopkins maintains control.
Hopkins controlling the position easily from mount.
McIllhenny is squirming around, avoiding Hopkins's attempts to control the action.
Hopkins with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny is looking to get to half guard.
McIllhenny is trying to stand.
Hopkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McIllhenny looks a forlorn figure.
Hopkins wants to control the pace but McIllhenny is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Hopkins had his way with Fink McIllhenny in that round.
The cut man is working on Fink McIllhenny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hopkins shoots in but no luck this time.
McIllhenny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McIllhenny on his heels. He'll look to pass McIllhenny's guard now, I'm sure.
McIllhenny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hopkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McIllhenny is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
McIllhenny wants to hit a switch here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McIllhenny there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins content just to control the position here.
Hopkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McIllhenny's face.
A nice elbow there by Hopkins.
McIllhenny is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McIllhenny is looking to escape.
McIllhenny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McIllhenny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopkins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McIllhenny is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins unloading with bombs!
McIllhenny is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Anthony Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins trying to control but McIllhenny is having none of it.
McIllhenny tries to reverse the position but Hopkins maintains control.
Hopkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins controlling the position easily from mount.
McIllhenny is squirming around, avoiding Hopkins's attempts to control the action.
Fink McIllhenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins scoring with strikes but McIllhenny is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins wants to control the pace but McIllhenny is squirming around nicely.
Hopkins prevents McIllhenny from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Hopkins!
Anthony Hopkins retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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