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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako . Doubdtfire has chosen I'd Rather Go Blind as his entrance music. 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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180 cm
35
153 lbs
35 - 19 - 0 |
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169 cm
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141 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Hopkins! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hopkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Doubdtfire counters with a solid body kick. Doubdtfire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react. Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Doubdtfire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it. Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Doubdtfire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hopkins really felt that one! Hopkins forces Doubdtfire back against the cage and clinches. Doubdtfire misses with a punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot. Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Doubdtfire scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Still in the clinch, Doubdtfire scores with a nice short uppercut. Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins slowing the pace effectively. Doubdtfire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not. Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses. Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. Hopkins prevents a body shot from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire. Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab from Doubdtfire misses. Doubdtfire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range. Doubdtfire tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it. Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hopkins rushes Doubdtfire and presses him up against the cage. Doubdtfire tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch. Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Doubdtfire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow. Doubdtfire lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doubdtfire working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire prevents a body shot from Hopkins. A shot in the inside from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hopkins is trying to break free. Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Doubdtfire takes a shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins. Doubdtfire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Doubdtfire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards. Hopkins lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hopkins lands a shot to the body. Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle. Doubdtfire lands with a light punch inside. Doubdtfire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Doubdtfire lands a body punch. Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire. Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards. Doubdtfire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doubdtfire tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it. Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy. Hopkins is looking to clinch. Doubdtfire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Doubdtfire moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Doubdtfire saw that one coming. A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target. Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Doubdtfire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hopkins throws a big shot that misses. Doubdtfire swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire. Hopkins rushes Doubdtfire and presses him up against the cage. Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins. Doubdtfire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it. Doubdtfire digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hopkins is looking to control Doubdtfire's arms but Doubdtfire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hopkins has his back to the cage. A body shot lands from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire. A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod. That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire. Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range. Doubdtfire looks like he wants to counter punch here. Doubdtfire throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off. Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins cracks Doubdtfire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hopkins moves out of range as Doubdtfire strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins. Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be getting the better of the standup. Doubdtfire connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back. Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Hopkins. Doubdtfire dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Hopkins. Doubdtfire jabs at Hopkins's body. Doubdtfire dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Doubdtfire lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
Doubdtfire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hopkins throws a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doubdtfire. Hopkins shrugs it off though. Doubdtfire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks. A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Doubdtfire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hopkins misses with a left hand and Doubdtfire counters with a thumping low kick. Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hopkins misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target. Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick. Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from Doubdtfire. An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target. Doubdtfire tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it. Hopkins throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire checks it. Doubdtfire looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well. 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 throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot. Vinny Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doubdtfire stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Doubdtfire shoots in. Hopkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A jab from Doubdtfire does it's job there. Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick. Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Doubdtfire thinks about the counter body kick. Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick. Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the body and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand. Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a head kick. Doubdtfire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hopkins checks the leg kick. Doubdtfire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hopkins with a jab. Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doubdtfire. A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Doubdtfire circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Doubdtfire misses. Doubdtfire throws a quick inside leg kick. Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot. Doubdtfire now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range. Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doubdtfire finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head. Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins. Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away. Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins tests Doubdtfire's chin there with a solid looking shot. Doubdtfire moves out of range as Hopkins strikes. Doubdtfire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely. Vinny Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euphegen Doubdtfire. The fight stays on the outside here - Doubdtfire looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it. Doubdtfire keeps the fight on the outside. Hopkins swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch. It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range. Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it. Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire. Good shot there by Doubdtfire. Hopkins moves out of range as Doubdtfire strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doubdtfire checks a leg kick. Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Doubdtfire with an uppercut! Doubdtfire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins. Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick. Doubdtfire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Doubdtfire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Doubdtfire fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action!
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doubdtfire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Doubdtfire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice jab there from Hopkins. Doubdtfire swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
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 takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses. Doubdtfire tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nice body punch from Hopkins. Doubdtfire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Doubdtfire ducks down to avoid it. A cross from Doubdtfire lands. 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 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire throws a quick inside leg kick. Doubdtfire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target. Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick. Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely. Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Doubdtfire misses with a hook
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. Hopkins moves into the clinch. Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it. Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards. Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head. A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire with a jab. Doubdtfire throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab. Hopkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Doubdtfire circles away.
A big left from Hopkins misses. Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Doubdtfire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it. Doubdtfire throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage. Doubdtfire keeps the fight on the outside. A kick lands to the mid section there for Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. Hopkins is looking to clinch but Doubdtfire is avoiding it.
Doubdtfire tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way. Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Doubdtfire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hopkins throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and moves out of range. Doubdtfire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily. Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked and Doubdtfire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Doubdtfire thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body. Doubdtfire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hopkins scores with a punch to the head. Hopkins misses with a straight right. Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it. Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Doubdtfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss! Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Doubdtfire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Doubdtfire misses with a body kick. Hopkins tries to counter by clinching up but Doubdtfire breaks away and moves out of range. Doubdtfire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins. Doubdtfire misses with a looping left. Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away. Doubdtfire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins. Doubdtfire now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins. A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins. Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
This has been an exciting period of action! A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away. Hopkins misses the shot to the body. Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire. Hopkins lands a head shot. Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Doubdtfire walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins. Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick. Doubdtfire getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hopkins defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire. Hopkins misses with a looping right. Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Doubdtfire ducks down to avoid it. Doubdtfire walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins. Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins rushes Doubdtfire and presses him up against the cage. Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins. Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins. Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doubdtfire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doubdtfire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Doubdtfire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Doubdtfire blocks a jab. Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doubdtfire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jab by Doubdtfire. Hopkins tries to work over Doubdtfire's front leg with a kick but Doubdtfire checks it. Doubdtfire looks like he wants to counter punch here. Doubdtfire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it. Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire. Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire throws a body kick that misses. Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doubdtfire connects with a jab. Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Doubdtfire misses the jab. Hopkins throws a leg kick and Doubdtfire counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee. Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins. Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Doubdtfire saw it coming and moves away.
Doubdtfire throws a nice inside leg kick. Doubdtfire works Hopkins's body with a nice hook. Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it. Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hopkins lands a jab to Doubdtfire's midsection. Doubdtfire drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Doubdtfire throws a quick inside leg kick. Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire. Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick. Hopkins is looking to counter punch. Doubdtfire misses with a looping right. Hopkins is looking to counter punch. Doubdtfire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins. Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range. Doubdtfire lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head. Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins. Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it. Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Doubdtfire misses with a leg kick. Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins. Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doubdtfire moves out of range as Hopkins strikes. Doubdtfire swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doubdtfire. Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head but Doubdtfire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Doubdtfire misses with a right hand and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Doubdtfire misses with a body kick. Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doubdtfire manages to circle out of the way. Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Doubdtfire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Doubdtfire fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body. Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top. Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doubdtfire swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hopkins is looking to clinch but Doubdtfire is avoiding it.
Doubdtfire slips a straight right by Hopkins. Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doubdtfire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it. Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Doubdtfire is leaning against Hopkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Doubdtfire avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage. Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it. Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Doubdtfire working some nice short punches in the clinch. Doubdtfire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow. Doubdtfire struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Doubdtfire lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Doubdtfire fails to land. Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, Doubdtfire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage. Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins. Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Doubdtfire has double underhooks. Doubdtfire throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range. Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doubdtfire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Doubdtfire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins. Hopkins lands with a straight right. Doubdtfire didn't see that one coming. Hopkins swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire misses with a straight left. Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily. Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Doubdtfire's front leg but catches the back leg as Doubdtfire tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick that misses. Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Hopkins. Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Doubdtfire swings widly with a right hand
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand. Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away. Some bone on bone action there as Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Hopkins. Doubdtfire misses with a body kick. A clash of legs there as Doubdtfire blocks the low kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Doubdtfire. That's going to slow Hopkins down. Nice uppercut lands for Doubdtfire. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy. Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Doubdtfire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch. Doubdtfire swinging wildly here.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Vinny Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Doubdtfire lands with a nice body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doubdtfire misses with a wild body shot. Doubdtfire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range. Hopkins misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet. Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it. Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch. Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left. Hopkins defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand. Doubdtfire misses with a body kick. Hopkins checks the leg kick. Doubdtfire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins. Doubdtfire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins. Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming. Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doubdtfire. Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doubdtfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins. Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably and Doubdtfire counters with a nice leg kick. Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire. Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way. Doubdtfire throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range. A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doubdtfire paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Doubdtfire blocks a low kick nicely. Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a body shot.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Doubdtfire moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride. Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick. Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch. As Doubdtfire backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Doubdtfire scores with a spinning back kick! Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range. Doubdtfire lands with a shot to the body. A good leg kick by Doubdtfire. Hopkins works the jab nicely. A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target. Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target. Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire. A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet. Hopkins checks a leg kick. Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Doubdtfire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Euphegen Doubdtfire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Doubdtfire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire! Euphegen Doubdtfire is the new featherweight champion! Euphegen Doubdtfire took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm going for that top 5 p4p, watch me.'. Vinny Hopkins was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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