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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eternal Erection - Absolutely Free . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leslie Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harp.
Harp thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Harp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopkins's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harp postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins pulls Harp in close to prevent any damage.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harp is one step ahead there.
Harp prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Harp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Harp controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harp throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopkins controls Harp momentarily but Harp frees himself.
Harp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopkins wants to stand up but Harp is controlling him.
Harp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harp throws a strike but Hopkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopkins wants to control but Harp passes into side.
Harp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Harp in side control, throwing shots but Hopkins defends.
Harp is putting a hurting on Hopkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harp trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hopkins gets back to half guard.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Harp keeps him under control.
Hopkins moves into full guard.
Harp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harp manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to control but Harp is working from the bottom.
Harp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopkins trying to control but Harp is working from the bottom.
Harp trying to control the position.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harp pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Harp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Harp blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Harp avoids it.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Harp motions for Hopkins to come forward. Harp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harp lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Harp avoids the punch easily.
Harp scoring well with a low kick there.
Harp walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Harp checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harp.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harp looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harp somewhat.
Harp shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Harp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Harp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins motions for Harp to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harp misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Harp misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Hopkins tests Harp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Harp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to slow Harp down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Harp.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harp dives in and scores a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
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!
Harp stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harp throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harp's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!
Hopkins throws an elbow that misses. Harp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopkins's guard. Nice move by Harp!
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Harp is proving a slippery customer.
Leslie Harp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harp stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Harp controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harp won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hopkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Harp wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy.
Hopkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harp is looking to improve his position.
Harp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harp wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Harp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harp wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Harp throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Harp only half commits.
Leslie Harp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Harp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hopkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harp is working Hopkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harp working away.
Harp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Harp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harp lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp working the ground and pound but Hopkins is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopkins tries to bench press Harp off him but Harp keeps the position.
Hopkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harp connects with a decent elbow.
Hopkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harp off and has taken his back!
Harp is in bad spot here.
Hopkins is trying to control but Harp is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Harp is in a horrible position here. Hopkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hopkins with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins is landing with some decent strikes but Harp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hopkins avoids the attempt from Harp to control.
Harp is looking to improve his position but Hopkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Hopkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopkins punching from mount but Harp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hopkins raining down shots from the mount!
Harp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopkins looking to finish with strikes here!
Hopkins breaks from Harp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harp is rocked!
Harp wants to hold on but Hopkins pushes him away.
Oh Harp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins wants to control the pace but Harp is squirming around nicely.
Hopkins breaks from Harp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harp is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hopkins! Harp is hurt baaadly! Hopkins is firing away with more strikes - Harp is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hopkins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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