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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. Hopkins has chosen Coming home -Dirty money as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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152 lbs
37 - 31 - 3 |
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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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
37 - 31 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaowanungkarn is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Chaowanungkarn avoids it with no problem.
Chaowanungkarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick.
Hopkins lands a head kick. Chaowanungkarn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chaowanungkarn in his tracks.
Chaowanungkarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chaowanungkarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Chaowanungkarn
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaowanungkarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 with a jab.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chaowanungkarn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn moves into full guard.
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position.
Hopkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chaowanungkarn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hopkins has Chaowanungkarn in his guard.
Hopkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chaowanungkarn wants to stand but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Chaowanungkarn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chaowanungkarn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hopkins has Chaowanungkarn in his guard.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chaowanungkarn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chaowanungkarn throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Chaowanungkarn prevents Hopkins from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Chaowanungkarn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the action here.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Chaowanungkarn is controlling well.
Chaowanungkarn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chaowanungkarn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn stands and throws Hopkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopkins throws a front kick that sends Chaowanungkarn stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Chaowanungkarn blocks the low kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a solid leg kick but Hopkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chaowanungkarn.
Hopkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chaowanungkarn throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaowanungkarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Chaowanungkarn avoids it with no problem.
Chaowanungkarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Chaowanungkarn misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chaowanungkarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
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!
Chaowanungkarn feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a hook.
Chaowanungkarn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins lands with a shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Chaowanungkarn shakes it off.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chaowanungkarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaowanungkarn.
Alex Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Chaowanungkarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Chaowanungkarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaowanungkarn.
Hopkins steps into range and cracks Chaowanungkarn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Chaowanungkarn flops backwards and Hopkins dives into his guard looking to finish!
Chaowanungkarn is rocked!
Hopkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oh Chaowanungkarn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hopkins swings around for an armbar but Chaowanungkarn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaowanungkarn seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chaowanungkarn pushes down on Hopkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Chaowanungkarn keeps him under control.
Chaowanungkarn works his way into side control.
That's four 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.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.
Hopkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaowanungkarn.
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.
Chaowanungkarn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins looking for a guillotine here but Chaowanungkarn defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaowanungkarn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chaowanungkarn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins stuns Chaowanungkarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaowanungkarn is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Chaowanungkarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Chaowanungkarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaowanungkarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaowanungkarn as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Chaowanungkarn is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaowanungkarn tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Hopkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hopkins fails with the takedown.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Chaowanungkarn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hopkins scores with a head kick. Chaowanungkarn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Chaowanungkarn.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Chaowanungkarn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Chaowanungkarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chaowanungkarn misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chaowanungkarn with a body shot.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaowanungkarn looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Chaowanungkarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn moves away.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chaowanungkarn.
A head kick misses from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn backing away here, and Hopkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chaowanungkarn - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Chaowanungkarn misses
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Alex Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chaowanungkarn looks to throw a body kick
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Hopkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaowanungkarn thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Chaowanungkarn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaowanungkarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chaowanungkarn walks into a jab.
Hopkins tests Chaowanungkarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Chaowanungkarn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chaowanungkarn on his heels. He'll look to pass Chaowanungkarn's guard now, I'm sure.
Alex Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hopkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Hopkins!
Alex Hopkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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