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Event:
EFFA 181
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
John moves out of range as Hoplitai Haploi throws a body kick.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoplitai Haploi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoplitai Haploi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoplitai Haploi defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from John 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 Hoplitai Haploi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoplitai Haploi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from John.
John dodges the punch combination from Hoplitai Haploi .
John lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoplitai Haploi just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Hoplitai Haploi down.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Hoplitai Haploi . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Hoplitai Haploi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Hoplitai Haploi lands an impressive looking overhand right. John doesn't seem phased though.
Hoplitai Haploi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from John. Hoplitai Haploi shrugs it off though.
Hoplitai Haploi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John thuds a left hand into Hoplitai Haploi 's body.
Hoplitai Haploi connects with an inside leg kick.
John catches Hoplitai Haploi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John throws a leg kick but Hoplitai Haploi moved away.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoplitai Haploi checks it well.
Hoplitai Haploi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to John's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Hoplitai Haploi - just one landing.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hoplitai Haploi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to John's calf.
John lands with a kick to the temple. Hoplitai Haploi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi blocks a head kick by John.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by John.
John wants to land a leg kick but Hoplitai Haploi is out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to move into range but John moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John throws a series of punches but Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John tries to work over Hoplitai Haploi 's front leg with a kick but Hoplitai Haploi checks it.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a kick to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoplitai Haploi scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Hoplitai Haploi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoplitai Haploi swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
Jab by Hoplitai Haploi .
John tries a head kick but it misses.
John connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoplitai Haploi 's hands.
John looks to land a right hand but Hoplitai Haploi moved out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoplitai Haploi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a series of punches but John avoids them all with ease.
Hoplitai Haploi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi staying out of range there.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John scores with a head kick. Hoplitai Haploi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a hook to the body. John takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoplitai Haploi on the side of the head.
John looks for the body kick but Hoplitai Haploi saw that one coming. #T4#
Hoplitai Haploi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John only half commits to the counter leg kick.
John steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoplitai Haploi . That one must have hurt.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi is looking to chop away at John's legs.
John throws a head kick but Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with an attempted mid kick.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoplitai Haploi .
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a nice leg kick that just misses John's sensitive parts.
A big right from John misses.
John misses with an uppercut.
Hoplitai Haploi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott John will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hoplitai Haploi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoplitai Haploi cracks John with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John slips under a jab from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the ropes and back into range.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
John closes the distance and clinches.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Hoplitai Haploi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoplitai Haploi is trying to force a seperation but John has the dominant position.
Hoplitai Haploi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
John's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
John wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Hoplitai Haploi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoplitai Haploi struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John lands a left hand.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Hoplitai Haploi blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hoplitai Haploi fails to land.
Hoplitai Haploi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hoplitai Haploi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
John throws out a loose jab but Hoplitai Haploi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a low kick but John avoids it.
John blocks a head kick by Hoplitai Haploi .
John only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scott John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with an uppercut.
John's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoplitai Haploi under the eye.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a big shot that misses.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Good work by Hoplitai Haploi as he checks the leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi moves away from the strike by John.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a nice outside leg kick.
John tries to clinch but Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi checks a low kick from John.
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!
Hoplitai Haploi scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoplitai Haploi connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as John checks a leg kick.
John lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoplitai Haploi !
John looks to land a body kick but Hoplitai Haploi moved away.
John misses with a series of wild punches.
John throws a half hearted mid kick.
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Hoplitai Haploi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoplitai Haploi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoplitai Haploi misses the shot to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi slips under a jab.
John misses with a looping left.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a nice body kick.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John misses with the combination.
John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoplitai Haploi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoplitai Haploi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a low kick.
John flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoplitai Haploi steps away.#T4#
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoplitai Haploi .
Good shot there by John.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoplitai Haploi sets himself, and John steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoplitai Haploi avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from John.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a jab to the nose.
Hoplitai Haploi feints and then cracks John's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow John down.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoplitai Haploi with a nice cross.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John throws a jab when Hoplitai Haploi was well out of range.
John throws a right hand that misses
and Hoplitai Haploi counters with an inside leg kick.
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John throws a half hearted mid kick.
John scores with a kick to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - John scores with a four punch combination!
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 Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
John moves out of range of the body kick from Hoplitai Haploi .
John scores with a nice right hand.
John misses with a kick to the body.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoplitai Haploi . John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoplitai Haploi was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Hoplitai Haploi off balance momentarily.
Hoplitai Haploi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Hoplitai Haploi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoplitai Haploi finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
John misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by John.
Hoplitai Haploi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoplitai Haploi .
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoplitai Haploi . That did some damage!
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
Hoplitai Haploi avoids the body shot from John.
John avoids the head kick by Hoplitai Haploi .
John only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoplitai Haploi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoplitai Haploi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range easily.
John scores with the left hand. Hoplitai Haploi knows he should have avoided that one.
John defending well as Hoplitai Haploi loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Hoplitai Haploi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
John digs a good hook to Hoplitai Haploi 's body.
John takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good shot there by Hoplitai Haploi .
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!
Hoplitai Haploi avoids the body shot from John.
Hoplitai Haploi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by John as he connects with a hook.
That kick from John tenderised Hoplitai Haploi 's leg. Hoplitai Haploi is trying to keep his angry face on.
John with a hook.
John has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoplitai Haploi .
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
John lands a head shot.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Hoplitai Haploi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
You can see that John has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoplitai Haploi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
John takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoplitai Haploi .
John blocks a head kick by Hoplitai Haploi .
John thuds his right hand into Hoplitai Haploi 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by John.
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a body shot.
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoplitai Haploi connects with a high kick.
A cross from Hoplitai Haploi lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from John, right into the meat.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Hoplitai Haploi throws a body kick that misses.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range of the strikes.
John throws a nice inside leg kick.
John throws a low kick but Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range easily.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoplitai Haploi is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hoplitai Haploi . Those never looked like landing.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a head kick that misses.
Hoplitai Haploi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Hoplitai Haploi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a push kick.
Hoplitai Haploi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoplitai Haploi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott John.
I think John 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi !
Our winner, Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFFA 174
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a right hand #CL#
and Maciver moves into the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maciver blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hoplitai Haploi .
#CUT2#
It looks like Donal Maciver has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Maciver.
Hoplitai Haploi has a couple of punches blocked by Maciver.
Maciver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maciver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoplitai Haploi struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciver controls his hands.
#BC2#
Hoplitai Haploi manages to break the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maciver moves away from the strike by Hoplitai Haploi .
Maciver avoids the body shot from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maciver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maciver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoplitai Haploi backs up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a straight left.
Hoplitai Haploi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maciver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maciver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoplitai Haploi . That one must have hurt.
Maciver throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoplitai Haploi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Maciver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maciver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Hoplitai Haploi misses.
Maciver throws a looping overhand right but Hoplitai Haploi ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoplitai Haploi ! But no joy.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoplitai Haploi .
Maciver sizes up Hoplitai Haploi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoplitai Haploi 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. #CL#
Maciver closes the distance and clinches.
Maciver lands a left hand.
Maciver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maciver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoplitai Haploi 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maciver connects with a knee to the head.
Maciver throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Maciver on the inside.
Hoplitai Haploi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Hoplitai Haploi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maciver landing knees to the head.
Maciver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maciver lands with a light punch inside.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with the head strike.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maciver connects with a knee to the head.
Maciver lands a nice knee to the body.
Maciver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maciver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a punch to the body.
Maciver digs a right hand underneath Hoplitai Haploi 's ribcage. Hoplitai Haploi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maciver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maciver lands a left hand.
Maciver scores with a shoulder strike.
Maciver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maciver scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Maciver is working Hoplitai Haploi over against the ropes.
Maciver lands a knee to the body.
Maciver with a knee to the head.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maciver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maciver connects with a knee to the head.
Maciver gets through Hoplitai Haploi 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maciver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Hoplitai Haploi is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maciver.
Hoplitai Haploi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maciver finish him?
Hoplitai Haploi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maciver.
Maciver is controlling Hoplitai Haploi 's neck. Maciver unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Hoplitai Haploi goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Donal Maciver!
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Event:
Lumpinee 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Sumo clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Hoplitai Haploi fails to land.
Sumo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to circle away but Sumo has him pinned against the ropes.
Sumo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoplitai Haploi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like The Sumo has been cut.
Hoplitai Haploi is trying to break free.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to break free but Sumo pushes him back against the ropes.
Sumo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoplitai Haploi 's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sumo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoplitai Haploi presses Sumo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Sumo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoplitai Haploi .
Sumo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumo.
Sumo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoplitai Haploi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoplitai Haploi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sumo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoplitai Haploi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sumo controls his hands.
Hoplitai Haploi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sumo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoplitai Haploi backwards.
Sumo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi looks winded!
Sumo throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sumo.
Hoplitai Haploi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sumo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoplitai Haploi or not.
Sumo pushes Hoplitai Haploi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sumo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoplitai Haploi backwards.
Sumo pushes Hoplitai Haploi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sumo lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Sumo.
Sumo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoplitai Haploi backwards.
Sumo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoplitai Haploi s head. #ROC#
Hoplitai Haploi is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumo.
Hoplitai Haploi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sumo finish him?
Sumo lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Hoplitai Haploi senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Sumo!
After the fight, The Sumo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Lumpinee 15
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Pasternack blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Pasternack has closed the distance and engaged Hoplitai Haploi in a clinch.
Pasternack prevents a body shot from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi lands a shoulder strike.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to work over Pasternack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pasternack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasternack swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoplitai Haploi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasternack tries to work over Hoplitai Haploi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasternack or not.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pasternack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoplitai Haploi .
I was talking to Hoplitai Haploi 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pasternack looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoplitai Haploi gets through Pasternack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoplitai Haploi digs a right hand underneath Pasternack's ribcage. Pasternack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasternack backwards.
Hoplitai Haploi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Hoplitai Haploi lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Hoplitai Haploi .
Pasternack blocks a body shot from Hoplitai Haploi .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a hook to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoplitai Haploi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hoplitai Haploi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pasternack backwards.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a hook to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Igor Pasternack has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoplitai Haploi lands with a left to the head.
Hoplitai Haploi pushes Pasternack back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoplitai Haploi lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Pasternack is rocked!
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a hook to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi is leaning against Pasternack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Hoplitai Haploi pushes Pasternack back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hoplitai Haploi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pasternack is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoplitai Haploi finish him?
Hoplitai Haploi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoplitai Haploi cracks Pasternack with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Pasternack goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Pasternack wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi !
A very excited looking Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi 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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Event:
Lumpinee 11
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Hoplitai Haploi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Penn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steel Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Hoplitai Haploi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Steel Penn looks to move away, Hoplitai Haploi throws a big counter combo but Steel Penn just gets out of the way.
Hoplitai Haploi moves forwards but Steel Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoplitai Haploi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoplitai Haploi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel Penn. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hoplitai Haploi . Those never looked like landing.
Steel Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoplitai Haploi .
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Hoplitai Haploi thumps Steel Penn with a low kick.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel Penn throws a right hand that Hoplitai Haploi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoplitai Haploi also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoplitai Haploi . Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoplitai Haploi can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoplitai Haploi . That's going to slow Steel Penn down.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi thuds a left hand into Steel Penn's body.
Steel Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Hoplitai Haploi throws a series of punches but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Hoplitai Haploi looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Hoplitai Haploi cracks the inside of Steel Penn's front leg.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a series of punches but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoplitai Haploi just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel Penn looks to land a left hand but Hoplitai Haploi moved out of range nicely.
Hoplitai Haploi thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoplitai Haploi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn misses with a body shot.
Hoplitai Haploi throwing a counter right hand but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoplitai Haploi was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel Penn.
Hoplitai Haploi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Penn 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.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Hoplitai Haploi swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoplitai Haploi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Hoplitai Haploi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoplitai Haploi digs a good body shot into Steel Penn's ribs.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Hoplitai Haploi avoids it easily.
Hoplitai Haploi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel Penn. That did some damage!
Hoplitai Haploi loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn 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.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn off balance momentarily.
Steel Penn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steel Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Hoplitai Haploi counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hoplitai Haploi . Those never looked like landing.
Steel Penn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoplitai Haploi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Steel Penn misses with a hook. Hoplitai Haploi ducked under it nicely.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoplitai Haploi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel Penn's calf.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoplitai Haploi .
Steel Penn slips a jab from Hoplitai Haploi .
Mc Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoplitai Haploi keeps Steel Penn at a distance using the push kick.
Steel Penn misses with an uppercut.
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi is looking to wear down Steel Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoplitai Haploi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Hoplitai Haploi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoplitai Haploi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoplitai Haploi is looking to slow Steel Penn down with leg kicks.
Hoplitai Haploi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn.
Hoplitai Haploi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Penn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Steel Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoplitai Haploi counters with a good, hard body kick but Steel Penn shrugs it off.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoplitai Haploi thumps Steel Penn with a low kick.
Steel Penn misses with a right hand
and Hoplitai Haploi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoplitai Haploi .
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi lands a head kick!
Steel Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a wild body shot.
Hoplitai Haploi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoplitai Haploi is just out of range.
Steel Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoplitai Haploi is just out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Hoplitai Haploi .
Steel Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Hoplitai Haploi .
The fighters circling - Steel Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Penn looks to land a left hand but Hoplitai Haploi moved out of range nicely.
Hoplitai Haploi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
Hoplitai Haploi tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoplitai Haploi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoplitai Haploi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel Penn will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Hoplitai Haploi lands with a good body shot.
You can see that Steel Penn has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Steel Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a front kick.
Hoplitai Haploi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoplitai Haploi .
Steel Penn defending well as Hoplitai Haploi loads up on a big left hand.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mc Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Hoplitai Haploi misses its intended target.
Hoplitai Haploi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi cracks the inside of Steel Penn's front leg.
Hoplitai Haploi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoplitai Haploi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoplitai Haploi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoplitai Haploi throws a front kick that sends Steel Penn stumbling back into the ropes.
Hoplitai Haploi scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoplitai Haploi .
Steel Penn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoplitai Haploi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoplitai Haploi on the side of the head.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a head kick. Steel Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Steel Penn.
Hoplitai Haploi lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoplitai Haploi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi !
A victorious Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Lumpinee 8
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hoplitai Haploi misses with an uppercut. Fuller saw that one coming.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoplitai Haploi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoplitai Haploi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuller moves away.
Fuller misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Hoplitai Haploi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi prevents a body shot from Fuller.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to work over Fuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fuller.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoplitai Haploi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoplitai Haploi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi can't find room to land a body shot as Fuller controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a shot to the head.
Hoplitai Haploi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuller digs a right hand underneath Hoplitai Haploi 's ribcage. Hoplitai Haploi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuller is leaning against Hoplitai Haploi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoplitai Haploi .
Fuller keeps control of Hoplitai Haploi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Fuller lands a damaging elbow.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuller looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuller lands a right hand.
Hoplitai Haploi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fuller lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi has been cut.#BC2#
Hoplitai Haploi 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoplitai Haploi avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller avoids the head kick by Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hoplitai Haploi . Those never looked like landing.
Fuller scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Hoplitai Haploi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuller throws a body punch but Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoplitai Haploi sizes up Fuller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Hoplitai Haploi throws a leg kick but Fuller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fuller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a wild body shot.
Hoplitai Haploi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hoplitai Haploi tries to get set, Fuller tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoplitai Haploi manages to avoid the attempt.
Hoplitai Haploi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fuller's calf.
Fuller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a hook but Fuller avoids it easily.
Fuller misses with an uppercut.
Hoplitai Haploi throws out a counter right but Fuller avoids it with no problem.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Zion Fuller has been cut.#CL#
Fuller rushes Hoplitai Haploi and presses him up against the ropes.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a body punch.
Fuller blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fuller.
Fuller misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with the head strike.
Hoplitai Haploi is working Fuller over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Fuller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuller misses with a straight left.
Hoplitai Haploi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fuller looks to land a combination but Hoplitai Haploi avoids it well.
Hoplitai Haploi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fuller.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a low kick but Fuller avoids it.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a low kick.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a low kick but Fuller avoids it.
Fuller lands a body shot.
Fuller connects with a jab.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Hoplitai Haploi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoplitai Haploi walks into a straight right hand from Fuller.
Fuller with a nice cross.
Fuller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoplitai Haploi throws a lazy right hand but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Fuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T1#
Fuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi dodges an elbow strike from Fuller.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoplitai Haploi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Hoplitai Haploi back against the ropes.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to work over Fuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoplitai Haploi can do to turn this around?
Fuller lands a nice elbow.
Hoplitai Haploi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoplitai Haploi .
A short right from Fuller.
Zion Fuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Hoplitai Haploi breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Hoplitai Haploi .#CL#
Hoplitai Haploi tries to keep at a distance but Fuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuller misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fuller. #T2#
Fuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Fuller breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fuller.
Zion Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoplitai Haploi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Hoplitai Haploi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Hoplitai Haploi .
Fuller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller is looking to counter punch.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoplitai Haploi moves away.
Hoplitai Haploi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Fuller dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Fuller scores with a hook.
Hoplitai Haploi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuller avoids the body shot from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuller throws a series of punches but Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range.
Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoplitai Haploi .#CL#
Fuller forces Hoplitai Haploi back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Hoplitai Haploi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoplitai Haploi is just out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but Hoplitai Haploi manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuller as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoplitai Haploi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoplitai Haploi . That snapped Fuller's head back.
#CL#
Fuller moves into the clinch.#T1#
Fuller blocking some punches.
Hoplitai Haploi can't break the clinch.
A short left from Fuller.
Fuller blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fuller.
Fuller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Fuller.
A short right from Fuller.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuller misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hoplitai Haploi 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi dodges an elbow strike from Fuller.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a head punch that misses.
Hoplitai Haploi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hoplitai Haploi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Hoplitai Haploi takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoplitai Haploi backwards.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a body punch.
Hoplitai Haploi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuller controls his hands.
Fuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoplitai Haploi lands a left hand.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a body punch.
Hoplitai Haploi tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuller prevents a body shot from Hoplitai Haploi .
Fuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoplitai Haploi backwards.
Fuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoplitai Haploi takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoplitai Haploi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoplitai Haploi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuller's elbow.
A short left from Fuller.
Fuller scores with a shot to the side of Hoplitai Haploi 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Fuller clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Hoplitai Haploi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuller finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoplitai Haploi 's head.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a big counter head kick but Fuller avoids it with no problem.
Fuller jabs Hoplitai Haploi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoplitai Haploi works Fuller's body with a nice hook.
Fuller connects with a looping right hand.
Hoplitai Haploi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller is looking to clinch but Hoplitai Haploi is avoiding it.
Hoplitai Haploi dodges the punch combination from Fuller.
Fuller wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller slips a jab from Hoplitai Haploi .
Hoplitai Haploi connects with a leg kick. Fuller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##CL#
Fuller moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fuller manages to break the clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoplitai Haploi manages to avoid it.
Hoplitai Haploi scores with a nice strike.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoplitai Haploi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuller lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoplitai Haploi 's head.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller tries to counter by clinching up but Hoplitai Haploi breaks away and moves out of range.
Fuller connects with a right hand. Hoplitai Haploi shakes it off.
Hoplitai Haploi lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuller off the ropes and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Fuller.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuller is looking to counter the offense by Hoplitai Haploi and move into the clinch.
Fuller swings for the body but Hoplitai Haploi moves out of range.
Hoplitai Haploi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller slips under a jab.#T2#
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Hoplitai Haploi with an uppercut!
Fuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Fuller clinches up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Fuller - that landed with a thud.
Fuller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hoplitai Haploi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fuller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Fuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoplitai Haploi backwards.
Hoplitai Haploi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuller's elbow.
Fuller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fuller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fuller pushes Hoplitai Haploi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fuller lands an elbow that stopped Hoplitai Haploi in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Fuller had his way with Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R5#
Hoplitai Haploi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoplitai Haploi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoplitai Haploi is just out of range.
Fuller punishes Hoplitai Haploi 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoplitai Haploi thuds a left hand into Fuller's body.
Fuller lands with a hook. Hoplitai Haploi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoplitai Haploi moves away.
Hoplitai Haploi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller takes a swing at Hoplitai Haploi 's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Fuller has managed to clinch.
Hoplitai Haploi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Fuller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoplitai Haploi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Fuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoplitai Haploi backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fuller. #ROC#
Hoplitai Haploi is rocked!
Fuller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoplitai Haploi is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuller finish him?
A body shot lands from Fuller.
Hoplitai Haploi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fuller digs a right hand into Hoplitai Haploi 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoplitai Haploi 's gas tank.
Hoplitai Haploi seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuller lands a damaging elbow.
Fuller blocking some punches.
Fuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoplitai Haploi s head. #BC#
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoplitai Haploi throws a leg kick but Fuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Fuller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoplitai Haploi .#CL#
Fuller forces Hoplitai Haploi back against the ropes and clinches.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with the head strike.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but Hoplitai Haploi blocks with his arms.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fuller.
Fuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Hoplitai Haploi avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the ropes.
Hoplitai Haploi misses with a punch to the body.
Hoplitai Haploi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoplitai Haploi tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Hoplitai Haploi back against the ropes.
Fuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuller lands a nice elbow.
Fuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuller lands an elbow just above Hoplitai Haploi 's eye.
Hoplitai Haploi 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoplitai Haploi is trying to break free.
Fuller looking to throw knees to the head but Hoplitai Haploi is blocking nicely.
Fuller lands an uppercut.
Fuller lands a left hand.
Hoplitai Haploi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hipolito Hoplitai Haploi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoplitai Haploi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zion Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zion Fuller!
A very excited looking Zion Fuller 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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