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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Vogler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vogler comes to the cage accompanied by Durchblick - Mach Dich Locker. Hopkins has chosen Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vinny Hopkins enters the cage!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunter Vogler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogler lands with a good body shot.
Vogler scores with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogler throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Vogler throws a head kick that Hopkins semi-blocks.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Vogler ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vogler misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vogler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Vogler tries to counter with a takedown but Hopkins is quick to defend against it.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vogler on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Vogler with an open hand slap.
Vogler moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Vogler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vogler throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Vogler takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Vogler's shoulder, as Vogler tries to avoid the shot.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Vogler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Vogler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Vogler.
Vogler throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vogler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hopkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vogler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vogler throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogler swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
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!
Vogler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vogler misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Vogler throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins stuns Vogler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Vogler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hopkins controlling Vogler's posture.
Vogler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogler won't allow Hopkins to get back to his feet.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to stand and escape but Vogler is having none of it.
Vogler advances position into side control!
Hopkins tries to escape but Vogler is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins sneaks out the side door and pushes Vogler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vogler misses with a head kick.
Vogler dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Vogler's head and hops out.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Vogler slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Vogler throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Vogler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Vogler staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins jabs at Vogler's body.
Vogler scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Vogler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Vogler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vogler throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Vogler's body. Vogler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vogler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vogler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vogler.
Hopkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vogler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vogler scores with a hook.
Hopkins with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hopkins misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Vogler walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vogler's sensitive parts.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
Hopkins throws a hook but Vogler avoids it easily.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Vogler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Vogler throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Vogler.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Vogler counters with a left to the body.
Vogler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vogler moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Vogler.
Vogler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vogler.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Vogler.
A left lands for Vogler.
Hopkins with a hook.
Vogler misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vogler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogler moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogler shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vogler.
Vogler cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogler.
Vogler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Vogler with a hook.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogler's head.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vogler in his tracks.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vogler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vogler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vogler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.
Vogler tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
It looked like Vogler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vogler is out of range.
Vogler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Vogler throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Vogler only half commits.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vogler misses with a low kick.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vogler.
Vogler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vogler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vogler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins lands a jab to Vogler's midsection.
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!
Vogler misses with a looping left.
Vogler keeps the fight on the outside.
Vogler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vogler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vogler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vogler moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny 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!
Vogler tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Vogler misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Vogler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Vogler lands a body shot.
Vogler lands a jab to the nose.
Vogler throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Vogler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogler slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Vogler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Vogler avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogler throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogler.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Vogler's body.
Vogler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vogler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins cracks Vogler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vogler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vogler in his tracks.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins takes a swing at Vogler's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins cracks Vogler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gunter Vogler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Vogler off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vogler throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Vogler looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins wants to counter with a clinch but Vogler pushes him away.
Vogler throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Vogler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
Vogler slips nicely into half guard.
Hopkins is trying to stand up here but Vogler is controlling him well.
Hopkins is positioning himself well to prevent Vogler advancing to mount.
Hopkins gets full guard.
Vogler is fighting to break Hopkins's control of his arms but Hopkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins has his feet on Vogler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hopkins cracks Vogler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Nice body punch from Vogler.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins takes a swing at Vogler's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vogler.
Vogler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Vogler didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins catches Vogler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins tests Vogler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vogler.
Vogler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vogler with a jab.
Vogler missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Vogler tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Vogler misses the jab.
Vogler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Vogler tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Vogler avoids it with no problem.
Vogler looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hopkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
Our winner, Vinny Hopkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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