Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Orion vs Hepple
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Point misses with a straight right.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Point pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Point settles back down.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Point throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Point.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Point.
Point misses with a body kick.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Point's calf.#T1#
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Point scores with a kick to the body.
Point throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good exchange - Point coming out on top.
Point checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Point.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Point throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Point throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Hopkins. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Point does no damage.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Point digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Point.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Point.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Point on the side of the head.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Point gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
Point fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Point lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Point throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Point scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Point misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Point avoids it.
Point throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Point misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Point moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
Point looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Point punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Point misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Point.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Point fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Point.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Point. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Point.
Hopkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Point misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Point dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Point walks into a jab.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
A combination from Point does no damage.
Point scores with a shot to the body.
Point swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Point misses with a hook
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Jesse Point seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins slips a jab from Point.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Point manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hopkins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Point jabs at Hopkins's body.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Point chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Point looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Point.
Point misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Point connects with a body shot.
Point jabs at Hopkins's body.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point moves into range and connects with a jab.
Point uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Point lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Point misses.
Hopkins swinging wildly here. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a low kick, right behind Point 's knee.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Hopkins tries to work over Point's front leg with a kick but Point checks it.
Point wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Point connects with a body shot.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Point swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Point.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Point.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Point looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Point.
Point throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Jesse Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hopkins throws a combination. Point tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Point can pounce on him.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Point. Point obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Point connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hopkins - that will leave a mark!
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Point throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Point throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Point takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Point lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Point showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Point's belly button to the back.
Point misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Point lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
A bone on bone clash there as Point blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Point 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 Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Point looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point misses with a straight right.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Point moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Point connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Point looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Point takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Point.
A big left from Point misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Point throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Point.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins lunges at Point with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Point's hand.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
Point fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Point scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Point feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Point swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.#T3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Point.
Point takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Point's leg. Point is trying to keep his angry face on.
Point defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Hopkins.
Point missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Point blocks the body kick.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Point blocks a jab.
Point scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Point scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Point looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Point thinks about the counter body kick.
Point throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Point pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Point rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Point.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Point.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Point throws a quick inside leg kick.
Point slips a straight right by Hopkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Point 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Point!
A victorious Jesse Point thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Shabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shabalala with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabalala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Shabalala is rocked!
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Shabalala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabalala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Shabalala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Shabalala's torso.
Shabalala is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins works Shabalala's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins lands a big right hook! Shabalala looks hurt but is still standing! Hopkins lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shabalala falls down and Hopkins dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shabalala's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hopkins runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Hopkins!
A victorious Jimmy Hopkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Davies misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davies walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davies misses with a two punch combination.
Davies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davies there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davies throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a series of strikes that have Davies backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Davies has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hopkins! #ROC#
Davies is rocked!
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Davies is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Davies misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davies's sensitive parts.
Mike Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins cracks Davies with an open hand slap.
Hopkins circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Davies to the canvas! Davies doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hopkins keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hopkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Hopkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019

#R1#
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Westwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Westwood is rocked!
Hopkins throws a pinpoint strike between Westwood's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Westwood crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hopkins scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Hopkins!
Jimmy Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Wilkinson digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilkinson tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson tries to break free but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Wilkinson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Wilkinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Wilkinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilkinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Wilkinson.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage. #TD2#
Wilkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hopkins uses from the top position.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving. #T3#
Hopkins is stalling in the full guard.
Wilkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Wilkinson controlling the position.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hopkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilkinson is controlling Hopkins's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson blocks a jab.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Wilkinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkinson scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins jabs Wilkinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilkinson on the side of the head.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Wilkinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Wilkinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hopkins moves out of range as Wilkinson throws a body kick.
Wilkinson throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
That kick from Wilkinson tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Wilkinson slips the punch.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilkinson in his tracks. #CL2#
Wilkinson clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilkinson scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkinson looking to stall.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Wilkinson lands a body shot. #T2#
Wilkinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilkinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson lands a body shot. #T3#
A short right from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Wilkinson cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Wilkinson throws an elbow that misses.
Wilkinson pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson wants a takedown.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkinson pushes Hopkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage. #T4#
Hopkins tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson.
Hopkins stalling the fight. #TD2#
Wilkinson pulls Hopkins into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins content to stall in guard here.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkinson is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
Hopkins controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilkinson thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilkinson stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jimmy Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilkinson.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins is looking to slow Wilkinson down with leg kicks.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkinson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilkinson.
Hopkins moves forwards but Wilkinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Wilkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A hook to the body from Wilkinson.
A shot in the inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action. #T2#
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson being controlled against the cage.
Wilkinson digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Wilkinson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
A short left from Hopkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
A body shot lands from Wilkinson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Hopkins. #T3#
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Wilkinson's ribcage. Wilkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins tries to stall but Wilkinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins has Wilkinson pressed against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Hopkins.
I think Wilkinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timothy Wilkinson!
An out of breath Timothy Wilkinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 264
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiitti under the eye.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tiitti.
Tiitti tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Tiitti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopkins smiles and moves away.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiitti's sensitive parts. #CL#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
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.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiitti controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiitti's elbow.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiitti wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Tiitti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiitti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Hopkins misses with a left hand
letting Tiitti counter with a right hand.
Tiitti throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Tiitti fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins pushes Tiitti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiitti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tiitti tries to circle away but Hopkins has him pinned against the cage.
Tiitti is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Tiitti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiitti throws a series of strikes that have Hopkins backpedaling.
Hopkins lands a jab.
Tiitti misses with an uppercut.
As Tiitti tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Tiitti manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Tiitti misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tiitti manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Tiitti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hopkins stalling the fight.
Tiitti wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Tiitti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tiitti clinches.
Tiitti has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Tiitti tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Tiitti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repa Tiitti.
Tiitti throws a head kick that misses.
Tiitti moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiitti keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Tiitti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiitti throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins works Tiitti's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Tiitti. #T3#
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiitti manages to avoid it.
Tiitti tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
As Tiitti tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Tiitti manages to avoid the attempt.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiitti.
Tiitti pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Hopkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiitti, pushing him back against the cage.
Tiitti wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Tiitti manages to break the clinch.
Tiitti misses with the combination.
Hopkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiitti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiitti.#T4#
Tiitti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and pushes Tiitti back into the cage.
Hopkins prevents Tiitti from breaking the clinch.
Tiitti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiitti tries to stall but Hopkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tiitti is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiitti misses with a knee to the head.
Tiitti trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiitti into the cage.
Tiitti is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Tiitti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tiitti looking to slow down the pace here.
Tiitti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiitti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiitti.
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 Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tiitti takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiitti has time to react.
Tiitti throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Tiitti clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiitti can't break the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins keeps control of Tiitti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins gets through Tiitti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Tiitti successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Tiitti wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Tiitti is looking to stand up but Hopkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiitti can do to turn this around?
Tiitti wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hopkins trying to control but Tiitti is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tiitti.
Tiitti throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tiitti manages to circle out of the way.
Tiitti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hopkins.
Tiitti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a body shot. #T3#
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiitti's sensitive parts.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Tiitti.#TD2#
Tiitti jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tiitti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hopkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Tiitti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Hopkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiitti is retaining full guard.
Hopkins is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tiitti 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.
Tiitti striking off his back but it's not causing Hopkins any problems.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiitti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiitti darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a jab when Tiitti was well out of range.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiitti's hands.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Tiitti moves away
and Tiitti counters with a two punch combo.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Tiitti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Tiitti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Hopkins drops Tiitti with a beautiful combination! Tiitti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hopkins is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Tiitti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiitti circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hopkins. Tiitti falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hopkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Hopkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Hopkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 255
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Hopkins feints and then cracks Skog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skog down.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skog wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch combination from Skog misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Skog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Skog down.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Skog defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Skog. #T1#
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Skog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skog with a nice cross.
Skog misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skog.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skog connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skog throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Skog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skog.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Hopkins drives through and clinches with Skog against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Skog is trying to pull guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Skog's head.
Skog misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Skog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skog has Hopkins pressed against the cage.
Skog can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skog.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins gets underhooks to prevent Skog's takedown attempt.
Hopkins is trying to stall.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Skog. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Skog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skog scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Skog.#T4#
Skog slips under a jab.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Skog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Skog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hopkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skog throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skog's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVB#
Skog pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skog scores with a jab to the body.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Skog.#TD#
Skog scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Skog works to advance to full mount. Hopkins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hopkins tries to hold on but Skog postures up.
Skog looking to finish with strikes here!
Hopkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopkins avoids a series of strikes thrown by Skog. #T1#
Hopkins tries to hold on but Skog postures up.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Skog's attempts to control the action.
Skog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hopkins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dan Skog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skog is landing with some decent strikes but Hopkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hopkins can't escape the position.
Skog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hopkins tries to hold on but Skog pushes him away. #T2#
Skog looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Skog throws some wild stikes that Hopkins manages to avoid easily.
Hopkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skog working Hopkins over with strikes here.
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!
Skog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skog scoring with strikes but Hopkins is staying in there. #T3#
Skog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Skog scoring with strikes but Hopkins is staying in there.
Hopkins tries to reverse the position but Skog maintains control.
Skog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skog lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Hopkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skog lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skog landing strikes from the mount.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Skog has a good base and remains in mount.
Skog wants to control the pace but Hopkins is squirming around nicely.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog scores with a shot to the body.
Skog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Skog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Skog was not able to check.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Skog saw it coming and moves away.
Skog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Skog.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Skog down. #T1#
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Skog throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Skog throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Skog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skog works his way into full mount!
Hopkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skog throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to lock up and control but Skog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopkins is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Skog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Skog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Skog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Skog throwing strikes but missing.
Skog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Skog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skog looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hopkins trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom.
Skog pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
Skog is looking to sweep but instead, Hopkins has passed into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Skog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Skog.
I think Skog has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GC 247
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Borealis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopkins pinned against the cage. Hopkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borealis throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Borealis moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Borealis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Borealis persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Borealis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Borealis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurora Borealis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Borealis slaps the foot to one side.
Borealis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Borealis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Borealis misses with a takedown attempt - Hopkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borealis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borealis loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borealis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins stops a takedown attempt from Borealis.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Borealis wants a takedown.
Hopkins misses with the head strike. #T2#
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins.
Borealis blocking some punches.
Hopkins pushes Borealis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopkins.
Hopkins works on Borealis's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopkins tries to work over Borealis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Borealis wants the takedown. Hopkins is fighting it off but Borealis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hopkins's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borealis is working Hopkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borealis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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. #REVR#
Borealis is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins is looking to advance position but Borealis won't allow it. #SUB2#
Borealis actively working from the bottom here.
Borealis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Hopkins content to control rather than advance.
Borealis wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borealis tries to roll over but Hopkins keeps him under control.
Hopkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hopkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hopkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Borealis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borealis working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Hopkins controlling the pace for now.
Borealis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Borealis is squirming around, avoiding Hopkins's attempts to control the action.
Borealis wants to hold on but Hopkins pushes him away.
Borealis can't escape the position.
Hopkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borealis is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Borealis throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borealis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
Borealis moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borealis. That did some damage!
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borealis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Borealis shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Borealis moves out of range.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borealis misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis closes the distance and clinches up with Hopkins, looking for a takedown. Borealis pushes Hopkins against the cage but Hopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurora Borealis.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Borealis fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Borealis's front leg. #T1#
Borealis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Borealis avoided it.
Borealis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Borealis fails with the takedown.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Borealis off balance momentarily.
Borealis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopkins misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Borealis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hopkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borealis working away.#T2#
Hopkins trying to remain calm as Borealis controls from the top position.
Borealis in side control, throwing shots but Hopkins defends.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borealis can do to turn this around?
Borealis throwing strikes but Hopkins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borealis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borealis is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
Borealis regains half guard.
Borealis is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Borealis is staying active underneath Hopkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Borealis throws a strike from the bottom but Hopkins passes into side control!
Borealis sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Borealis with the active half guard here but Hopkins passes nicely into side control.
Jimmy Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borealis is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Hopkins stalls from top position.
Borealis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hopkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hopkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Borealis trying to control from the bottom.
Hopkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borealis is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borealis avoid being mounted?
Borealis is staying active underneath Hopkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borealis regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Borealis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borealis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins pushes Borealis away with a front kick.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Borealis's defenses.
Borealis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopkins.#CUT#
It looks like Aurora Borealis has been cut.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borealis's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Borealis on that attempt.
Borealis shoots and misses
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borealis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards Borealis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Borealis goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aurora Borealis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borealis in his tracks. #ROC#
Borealis is rocked!
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borealis under the eye.
Borealis is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins drops Borealis with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hopkins follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hopkins!
Our winner, Jimmy 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.

Event: GC 239
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Hemmo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hemmo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Hemmo ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Hemmo moved away.
A nice side step and Hemmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hemmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Hemmo's leg but Hemmo calmly moves out of range.
Hemmo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hemmo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Hemmo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hopkins pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hemmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Hemmo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hemmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hemmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hemmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hemmo's guard. #REVR#
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hopkins lands a couple of digs.
Hemmo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Hopkins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hemmo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hopkins is looking to defend but Hemmo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hopkins! Hemmo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hopkins taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paha Hemmo!
Paha Hemmo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 231
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Cup lands.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cup.
Cup throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Cup and move into the clinch.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Cup seems unphased.
Cup lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Cup misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Cup fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cup cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cup.
Cup takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Cup cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Cup misses the shot to the body.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Hopkins clobbers Cup with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cup looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Cup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cup changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cup lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cup ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins sizes up Cup with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A bone on bone clash there as Cup blocks the leg kick.
Cup throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Cup doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Cup displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Cup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Cup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cup connects with a looping right hand.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Cup misses.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Cup throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Cup's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Cup sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Cup fails to land with a series of punches.
Cup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cup off to one side.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Cup's front leg.
Cup misses with the combination.
Hopkins is looking to slow Cup down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Cup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cup stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Cup moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cup.
Cup misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Cup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cup swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cup looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Hopkins stuns Cup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins cracks Cup with a good jab.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Cup drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
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 Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins thumps Cup with a low kick.
Cup with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Cup misses the target.
Cup misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Cup moves out of range.
Cup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Cup lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Cup's leg. Cup is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Cup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cup throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Cup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Cup 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 step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Cup tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Cup manages to avoid the attempt.
Cup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cup is breathing heavily.
Cup missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Cup.
Hopkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
Hopkins scores with a three punch combo!
Cup throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cup has time to react.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cup really felt that one!
Cup throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Cup changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup misses with a hook to the body #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Cup is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a swing at Cup's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins tests Cup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cup ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab.
Cup just misses with a punch to the body.
Cup shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cup shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cup throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins lunges at Cup with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cup's hand.
Cup throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Cup misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Cup takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimmy Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cup misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.#T4#
Hopkins defending well as Cup loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins jabs Cup to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
Hopkins throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cup avoids it.
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cup shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Cup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Cup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cup in his tracks. #CL2#
Cup gets a clinch.
A short left from Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cup manages to break the clinch.
Cup dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Cup scores with a three punch combo!
Cup throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cup can do to turn this around?
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
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!
Cup avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Cup with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Cup is rocked!
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Cup fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
Cup seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Cup.
Cup misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Cup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cup tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Cup throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cup steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Cup looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Cup takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins thumps Cup with a low kick.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
Cup scores with a jab to the head.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cup rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Cup avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Cup.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cup's elbow.
Cup is trying to pull guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3##BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cup throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
A big left from Cup misses.
Hopkins cracks Cup with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Jimmy Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins throws a hook but Cup avoids it easily.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cup throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Cup clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Cup manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Hopkins moves out of range as Cup strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Cup misses with a looping right.
Cup throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cup.
Cup tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Cup misses.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Cup drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cup walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Red Cup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cup misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hopkins!
Jimmy Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.

Event: GC 223
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
Cup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A frustrated look appears on Cup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cup struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Cup is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Cup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cup scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cup up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cup jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
Hopkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Cup is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cup manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside. #TD#
Cup pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Cup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cup keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass. #T2#
Hopkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins prevents Cup from getting back to his feet.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Cup pushes Hopkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cup avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cup pushes Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup scores with a body shot. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cup throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Cup lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Cup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cup misses with a body shot.
Cup's corner calls for a 1-2. Cup obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cup slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Cup closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Cup pulls guard effortlessly.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Cup is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
Hopkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Cup dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hopkins works Cup's body with a nice hook.
Red Cup is winning the standup battle so far.
Cup takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Cup moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup misses the shot to the body.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cup tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins thows a body kick. Cup tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Cup working hard to break the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hopkins digs a right hand into Cup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cup's gas tank.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cup throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cups head.
Cup is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cup or not.
Cup blocking some punches. #BC#
Cup breaks the clinch.
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Cup misses with a body punch.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Cup works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hopkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cup is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cup trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Cup seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Cup wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Cup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Cup postures up. #T3#
Cup won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Cup controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Cup connects with a jab.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Cup steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Cup connects with a body shot.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Cup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cup has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cup lands with a right to the head. #T4##TD#
Cup has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hopkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cup.
Hopkins trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cup's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cup seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cup is really struggling to control Hopkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hopkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cup trying to control.
Cup is hanging on to Hopkins's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Red Cup will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cup scores with a nice right hand.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins wants to counter the offense by Cup and move into the clinch position.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cup misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Cup's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cup scrambles back to his feet.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins cracks Cup with an open hand slap.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Cup lands with a cross.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab. #CL#
Cup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cup jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cup seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hopkins can turn it around.
Cup tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch but Cup improves position.
Cup blocking some punches.
Cup working hard to break the clinch.
Cup can't break the clinch.
Cup is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.#T2#
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cup backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Cup gets an underhook and turns Hopkins into the cage.#BC#
Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Cup gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cup connects with a body shot.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cup misses the target.
Cup misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cup misses with an uppercut.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Cup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Cup wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cup.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Cup moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.#BC#
Cup manages to break the clinch.
Cup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cup sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Cup avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cup misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cup doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Cup misses
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins defending well as Cup loads up on a big left hand.
Cup drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cup doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Cup's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cup down.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Cup misses with a straight left.
A jab from Cup misses.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Cup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Cup throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cup has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GC 214
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hopkins controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown passes Hopkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hopkins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to improve position but can't.
Brown trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Brown moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brown fails to advance to Hopkins's back.
Brown avoids the attempt from Hopkins to control.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown wants to take Hopkins's back here but Hopkins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hopkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Brown passes Hopkins's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopkins is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopkins controlling the position well. #T3##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Hopkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
Brown is thwarting Hopkins's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown fails with the takedown.#T4#
Brown shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown controlling the position. #SUB#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Hopkins is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Hopkins denies him.
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working. #T3#
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown passes to full mount!
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown wants to control but instead Hopkins manages to regain half guard.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Hopkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Hopkins is working away. #T4#
Brown trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Hopkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown is looking to advance position but Hopkins won't allow it.
Tyson Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hopkins manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Brown!
An intense looking Tyson Brown took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A Morphological Examination of Sympatric Cisco Forms in Four Lakes with Specific Reference to the Occurrence of Shortjaw Cisco ( Coregonus Zenithicus) in Manitoba...'.

Event: GC 207
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Udric tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Udric moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Udric tries to counter by clinching up but Hopkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Udric moves out of range.
Udric tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins motions for Udric to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Udric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Udric looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
As Hopkins tries to get set, Udric tries to push him back and clinch up but Hopkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Udric counters with a body kick.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Udric looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Udric tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, Udric has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage.#TD2#
Hopkins is trying to trip Udric. He has hold of a leg but Udric is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hopkins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udric seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
Udric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Udric trying to control the position. #T3#
Udric keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Udric can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Hopkins is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Udric moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Udric saw that one coming. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Udric moves out of range.
Udric tries to counter by clinching up but Hopkins breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Udric moves into the clinch.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopkins is defending well for now.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopkins's brow.
Udric trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hopkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Udric clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hopkins controls the position.
Hopkins is trying to stick to Udric's back but Udric is turning into Hopkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hopkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Udric.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Udric went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Razbinos Udric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Udric had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Udric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Udric's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Udric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Udric tries to clinch up.#CL#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Udric. Udric maintains the clinch.
Hopkins tries to break the clinch but Udric is controlling the position.
Udric tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Udric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Udric backwards.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Udric.
Udric lands an elbow inside that Hopkins shrugs off.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Hopkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Razbinos Udric has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Udric is defending well.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopkins is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Udric jumps into guard, dragging Hopkins to the mat.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Udric can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.#T3#
Udric is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Udric controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab by Hopkins.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Udric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Hopkins both land. Nice combination.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Udric counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Udric throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udric. #CL#
Udric pushes Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Udric tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Udric.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Udric tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Udric's belly button to the back.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the temple. Udric shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Udric.
Udric thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hopkins tries to work over Udric's front leg with a kick but Udric checks it. #T1#
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Udric saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Udric.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Udric lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Udric is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Udric's ribs.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. #T2#
Udric checks a leg kick nicely.
Udric is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Udric. Udric circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Udric counters with a head kick. That will keep Hopkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins throws a jab when Udric was well out of range.
Udric moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Udric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Udric jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Udric doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Udric tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Udric wants to clinch but Hopkins slips to the side
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a jab. Udric acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimmy Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Razbinos Udric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Udric ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with the body kick
and Udric counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Udric sees coming a mile off.
As Hopkins tries to get set, Udric tries to push him back and clinch up but Hopkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Udric tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Udric moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Udric moved away.
Udric misses with a head kick.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Udric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Udric is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Udric is out of range.
Udric quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hopkins!
Jimmy Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Razbinos Udric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eh?? No doping control here?'.

Event: GC 195
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Al Khan's torso.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Al Khan moves out of range. #TD#
Al Khan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hopkins to the ground. Al Khan is now in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Khan throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Khan's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVB#
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Al Khan won't let him. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Al Khan to follow him. #CL2#
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Khan wants a takedown but no success here.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Al Khan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hopkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Al Khan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hopkins is trying to keep an underhook but Al Khan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan drops an elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Al Khan from advancing to side control.
Hopkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Al Khan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopkins defending well though.
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins pulls Al Khan in to control the position.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopkins managing to control the position.
Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hopkins parries the strikes from Al Khan easily there. Al Khan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hopkins to escape. #T2#
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hopkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Khan's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Hopkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hopkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Al Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Khan tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
Al Khan is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Al Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Khan tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al Khan passes Hopkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Al Khan.
Hopkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hopkins has his hands on Al Khan's head, controlling the position.
Al Khan throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely. #T4#
Hopkins managing to control the position. #SUB#
Al Khan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hopkins dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Khan's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet - Al Khan follows without any prompting.
Hopkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Al Khan into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Al Khan saw that one coming.
Al Khan shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Khan shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Al Khan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Khan. That did some damage!
Hopkins lands a jab to Al Khan's midsection.
Al Khan has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Khan off to one side. #T1#
Al Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Al Khan ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Khan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Al Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.#KD2#
Hopkins cracks Al Khan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Al Khan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopkins finish him? #ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins finds Al Khan's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Al Khan flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hopkins lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Al Khan will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Hopkins!
Our winner, Jimmy 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
Blue tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blue wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
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.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blues head.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins digs a right hand into Blue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blue's gas tank.
Blue tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopkins is working Blue over against the cage.
Blue is trying to break free.
Blue working aggressively here.
Hopkins has Blue pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Blue's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Hopkins pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Blue has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blue.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Blue wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Hopkins - that landed with a thud.
Blue looks winded!
Hopkins is leaning against Blue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Blue backwards. #T2#
Hopkins gets through Blue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Blue is rocked!
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blue is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blue's efforts to push away.
Hopkins dips a shoulder and cracks Blue with a mighty uppercut! Blue falls back against the cage and Hopkins unloads with a barrage of strikes! Blue is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hopkins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hopkins!
Our winner, Jimmy 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018

#R1#
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hopkins.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Lopez's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez throws a counter combo.
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
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!
Lopez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Hopkins drives through and clinches with Lopez against the cage.
Hopkins presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hopkins has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch. #T1#
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Hopkins cracks Lopez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lopez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopkins finish him? #ROC#
Lopez is rocked!#T2#
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Lopez.
Hopkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lopez up against the cage.
Lopez blocking some punches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Hopkins is struggling to control the position.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hopkins cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
Lopez looks winded!
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Lopez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Jimmy Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Hopkins has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
The referee calls for Hopkins to work.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez. #BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
It looks like Hopkins has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Hopkins lunges at Lopez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lopez's hand.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopkins. Lopez shrugs it off though.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Hopkins forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez tries to circle away but Hopkins has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Nice body punch from Hopkins - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Hopkins has Lopez pressed against the cage.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land. #BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hopkins cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lopez avoids it.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
A solid body kick from Hopkins.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Hopkins pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Lopez leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hopkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins is working Lopez over against the cage.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lopez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lopez drops to his knees and Hopkins pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hopkins!
A very excited looking Jimmy Hopkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Miguel Lopez spoke after the fight, saying 'i wanna thank everybody for being there for me. feels unreal but this was my last fight, hanging up the gloves'.

Event: Gladiators Fight Night 6
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Wade lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Wade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hopkins takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Wade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Hopkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wade misses with some punches.
Wade blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Wade blocks it. #T1#
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Wade.
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins pushes Wade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopkins pushes Wade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Wade controls the action.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Wade misses with some punches.
Wade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins. #T2#
Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wade has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hopkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wade can turn it around.
Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Wade.
A body shot lands from Wade.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wade wants to stall.
Wade lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins is pushing Wade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Wade.
Wade working aggressively here.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wades head.
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Wade.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wade tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Hopkins moves out of range as Wade throws a body kick.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins is looking to wear down Wade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and pushes Wade back into the cage.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch.
Wade throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Wade wants a takedown.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wade misses with the head strike.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Wade.
Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
A short right from Wade on the inside.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wade gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Wade.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
Wade lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade.
Wade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wade or not. #T2#
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Wade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins works on Wade's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Wade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Wade blocking some punches.
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wade.
Wade misses with some punches.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Wade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wade's gas tank.
Wade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Wade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Wade working aggressively here.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Jimmy Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wade misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins leaning against his opponent.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hopkins. #T1#
Wade misses with the head strike.
Wade misses with the head strike.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Wade misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Wade's ribcage. Wade let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wade lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Wade.
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins gets through Wade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Wade. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Hopkins.
Wade gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
A short right from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Wade misses with a body punch.
Jimmy Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wade throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins gets underhooks to prevent Wade's takedown attempt.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hopkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Wade.
Jeremy Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hopkins pushes Wade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
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!
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Hopkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Wade tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade misses with a body punch.
Wade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Wade's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jimmy Hopkins!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Jimmy Hopkins!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Jimmy Hopkins!

Jimmy Hopkins wins by unanimous decision!
Jimmy Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMA Gladiator 3
Date: Jan 08, 2017

#R1#
Tinassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a swing at Tinassa's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tinassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tinassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Tinassa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tinassa also avoids with ease.
Tinassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tinassa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tinassa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Tinassa misses the target.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Tinassa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tinassa off to one side.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Tinassa had a free shot at his head there.
Tinassa slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tinassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tinassa slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Tinassa's coach down at The Dutch Training Company was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tinassa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tinassa loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tinassa.
Tinassa lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins takes a swing at Tinassa's ribcage but misses.
Tinassa throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Hopkins clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Tinassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tinassa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Tinassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tinassa.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Tinassa counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Tinassa throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Tinassa.
Tinassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Tinassa.
Tinassa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tinassa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tinassa looking to throw knees to the head but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Tinassa prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Tinassa tries a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks it.
Tinassa taking a breather.
Hopkins tries to stall but Tinassa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tinassa prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Tinassa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tinassa misses with a knee strike.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Tinassa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Tinassa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tinassa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tinassa backwards.
Tinassa tries to break free but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Tinassa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tinassa lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Tinassa misses with a knee to the head.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins tries to work over Tinassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Tinassa controls the action.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Tinassa gets an underhook and turns Hopkins into the cage.#T4#
Tinassa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Tinassa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Tinassa stalling. #BC2#
Tinassa breaks the clinch.
Tinassa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tinassa missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins scores with a hook.
Tinassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Tinassa's body. Tinassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tinassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Tinassa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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 Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins tests Tinassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tinassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinassa throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins slips a jab from Tinassa.
Tinassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Tinassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tinassa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tinassa! But no joy.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tinassa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins takes a swing at Tinassa's ribcage but misses.
Jimmy Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Tinassa avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Tinassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Tinassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tinassa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Hopkins has managed to clinch.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Tinassa misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Tinassa controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinassa pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Tinassa breaks the clinch.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinassa moves away.
Tinassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Tinassa shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tinassa connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tinassa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tinassa misses with a takedown attempt - Hopkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Tinassa is avoiding it.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Tinassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tinassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Tinassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Tinassa's body.
Tinassa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tinassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinassa misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Tinassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Tinassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tinassa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tinassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tinassa darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Tinassa into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Tinassa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Tinassa pushes him off.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Tinassa misses with a straight right.
Tinassa lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Tinassa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinassa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Tinassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tinassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinassa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tinassa lands with a right hand.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tinassa.
Tinassa slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tinassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins defending well as Tinassa loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Tinassa lands the left hand.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Tinassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tinassa throws out the jab.
Hopkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tinassa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tinassa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Tinassa circles away.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Tinassa counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hopkins instigates a clinch.
Tinassa is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Tinassa tries a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Tinassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinassa blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Tinassa tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Tinassa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Tinassa misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins leaning against his opponent.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Tinassa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tinassa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tinassa's efforts to push away.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Tinassa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Tinassa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tinassa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Tinassa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Tinassa blocks it. #T2#
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tinassa tries to circle away but Hopkins has him pinned against the cage.
Tinassa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tinassa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Tinassa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tinassa ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tinassa! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tinassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Tinassa is rocked!
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Tinassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tinassa is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinassa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tinassa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Tinassa settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Tinassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Tinassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Tinassa slips a jab from Hopkins.
Tinassa seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinassa throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Tinassa slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Tinassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Hopkins has Tinassa up against the cage in a clinch.
Tinassa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hopkins as Tinassa tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Tinassa.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Tinassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimmy Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tinassa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land. #T4#
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Tinassa's ribcage. Tinassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tinassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tinassa misses with a knee to the head.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Tinassa's ribcage. Tinassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Tinassa tries to stall but Hopkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tinassa wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
A right hand to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to work over Tinassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Tinassa wants to stall.
Tinassa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Tinassa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Hopkins throws the left hand but Tinassa avoids the punch easily.
Tinassa misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Tinassa misses with a straight right.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tinassa tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins throws a big counter combination but Tinassa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins lands with a cross. #TD2#
Tinassa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hopkins's half guard.#ES#
Hopkins has one foot on Tinassa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Tinassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tinassa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Tinassa. Beautiful body shot.
Tinassa scores with a jab to the head.
Tinassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins tries to counter by clinching up but Tinassa breaks away and moves out of range.
Hopkins cracks Tinassa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Tinassa counters with a straight right hand.
Tinassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Tinassa's body.#CL#
Tinassa tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tinassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Tinassa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Tinassa tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Tinassa controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinassa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Tinassa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tinassa tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tinassa's elbow.
Tinassa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tinassa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Tinassa's head.
Tinassa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tinassa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tinassa tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Hopkins tries to work over Tinassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tinassa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tinassa blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Tinassa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tinassa tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Tinassa blocks it.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tinassa.
Hopkins darts in trying to clinch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Tinassa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Hopkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tinassa, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Tinassa misses with a knee to the head.
Tinassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tinassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tinassa manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tinassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tinassa fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Tinassa counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Tinassa's shoulder, as Tinassa tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Tinassa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hopkins had his way with Jussi Tinassa in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tinassa tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tinassa shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tinassa.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tinassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinassa avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Tinassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinassa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tinassa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Tinassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tinassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tinassa in his tracks.
Tinassa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tinassa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Tinassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Tinassa avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Tinassa moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinassa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tinassa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jussi Tinassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tinassa throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tinassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tinassa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tinassa swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tinassa counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Tinassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Tinassa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Tinassa's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tinassa.#T3##CL#
Hopkins drives through and clinches with Tinassa against the cage.
Tinassa tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins. #BC2#
Tinassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins misses with a combination
enabling Tinassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimmy Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tinassa ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins lunges at Tinassa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tinassa's hand.
Tinassa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins misses with a hook.#T4#
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Tinassa pushes him off.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Tinassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinassa defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
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 misses with a hook to the body
and Tinassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tinassa throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Tinassa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Tinassa misses the target.
Tinassa swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
A big right from Tinassa misses.
Hopkins swings for the body but Tinassa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tinassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jussi Tinassa.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hopkins!
Jimmy Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 63
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Berhardt's torso.
Berhardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berhardt scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Berhardt clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Berhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopkins.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Berhardt is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Berhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berhardt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berhardt misses with the combination.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Berhardt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Berhardt tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking hook.
Berhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berhardt has time to react.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Berhardt tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Hopkins.#T3#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Berhardt's body.
Berhardt misses with a low kick.
Berhardt tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Berhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Berhardt avoids it with no problem.
Berhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Berhardt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berhardt scrambles back to his feet.
Berhardt scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berhardt tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Berhardt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Berhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berhardt scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berhardt lands a head kick! #CL#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Berhardt. Berhardt maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berhardt.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berhardt connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berhardt on the side of the head.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt slips under a jab.#T1#
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Berhardt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Berhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berhardt looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Hopkins tries to get set, Berhardt tries to push him back and clinch up but Hopkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Berhardt's head back.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL#
Berhardt forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt can't get the takedown.
Hopkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hopkins.
Berhardt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hopkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berhardt misses with some punches. #T3#
Berhardt lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Berhardt cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berhardt fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a hook. Berhardt ducked under it nicely.
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berhardt wants to clinch.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins cracks Berhardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berhardt connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Berhardt is looking for a counter combo.
Berhardt is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Berhardt looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches up with Hopkins, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes Hopkins against the cage but Hopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berhardt tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.#KD2#
Hopkins lands a left and a right that send Berhardt crashing to the mat, dazed. Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Berhardt is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Hopkins takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Berhardt does it's job there.
Berhardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berhardt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Berhardt ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Berhardt avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berhardt.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Berhardt moved away.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berhardt, right into the meat.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Berhardt moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Jab from Berhardt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Berhardt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Berhardt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Berhardt avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berhardt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Berhardt.
Berhardt checks a leg kick nicely.
Berhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berhardt thinking.
Winslow Berhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berhardt lands a head kick. Hopkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berhardt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Berhardt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Berhardt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Berhardt's head.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins catches Berhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berhardt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins drops Berhardt with a huge uppercut! Berhardt drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hopkins is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.

Event: BRFC 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Hopkins misses #CL#
and Willgren counters by clinching up.
Willgren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Willgren manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Willgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Willgren.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Willgren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Willgren counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Willgren slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willgren stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Willgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willgren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.#T1#
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hopkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Willgren, which made it look bad.
Victor Willgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hopkins.
Hopkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Willgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Willgren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Willgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willgren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Willgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willgren sprawls well. Willgren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
And Willgren counters with a quick kick to the body but Hopkins blocks it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Willgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willgren tries to counter by clinching up but Hopkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Willgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Willgren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Willgren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but Willgren checks it
and Willgren counters with a left 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!
Willgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Willgren ducks down to avoid it.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Victor Willgren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Willgren.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Willgren sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hopkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willgren's waist but Willgren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopkins off to one side. #T3#
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Willgren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
letting Willgren counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willgren.
Willgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Willgren moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Willgren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Willgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
letting Willgren counter with a right hand.
Willgren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willgren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but Willgren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Willgren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses the jab.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a hook. Willgren ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willgren.
Willgren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Willgren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
Willgren checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Willgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Willgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Hopkins tries to get set, Willgren tries to push him back and clinch up but Hopkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Willgren sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willgren swivels and escapes.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Willgren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Victor Willgren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins throws a body punch but Willgren moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Willgren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Willgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor Willgren is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Willgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Willgren also avoids with ease.
Willgren throws a counter high kick but Hopkins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hopkins 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 gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Willgren counters with a series of strikes. Hopkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a body punch #CL#
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willgren tries to stall but Hopkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hopkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Willgren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Willgren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Willgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Willgren thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick by Hopkins misses #CL#
and Willgren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Willgren.
Willgren pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Willgren stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Willgren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Willgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2##BC#
Willgren breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willgren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Willgren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Willgren is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willgren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Willgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willgren as he avoids it easily.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Victor Willgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hopkins.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willgren counters with a stiff right hand.
Willgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
A quick step to the side and Willgren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with the body kick#CL#
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willgren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Willgren is looking to control Hopkins's arms but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Willgren has his back to the ropes.
Willgren blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Willgren is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T3#
Hopkins is looking to control Willgren's arms but Willgren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hopkins has his back to the ropes.
Willgren looking to stall.
Hopkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Willgren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a front kick that sends Willgren stumbling back into the ropes.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Willgren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Willgren staying out of range there.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Willgren is just out of range.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Willgren slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Willgren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Willgren to work. #BC#
Willgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Willgren counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Willgren moves into the clinch.
Hopkins is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Willgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Willgren dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Willgren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopkins.
Willgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Willgren counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins fails with the takedown
and Willgren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Willgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Willgren counters with a nice body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Willgren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins tries to land a body kick
and Willgren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Willgren counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Willgren is out of range.
Hopkins throws a combination that misses
and Willgren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willgren slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Willgren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Willgren sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Willgren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins has his takedown stuffed
and Willgren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Victor Willgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hopkins.
Hopkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willgren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Willgren counters with a left and a right that stings Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Willgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Willgren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins with a poor takedown
and Willgren counters with a one-two to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Willgren counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Willgren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.#T3#
A head kick by Hopkins misses #CL#
and Willgren moves into the clinch.#BC#
Willgren breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Willgren is out of range.
It appears Willgren was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Willgren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Willgren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Willgren breaks from the clinch.
Willgren defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins fails with the takedown.
Willgren is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Willgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins throws a leg kick #CL#
and Willgren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Willgren.
Willgren stalling against the ropes.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Willgren taking a breather.
Willgren prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Willgren.
Come on Willgren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Willgren gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Willgren has Hopkins pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Willgren.
Hopkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Willgren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willgren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Victor Willgren!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Victor Willgren!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Victor Willgren!

Victor Willgren wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Victor Willgren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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