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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Da Nero shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Nero shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Da Nero throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Granville Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Da Nero.#CL#
Hopkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Da Nero is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling him.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Da Nero is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hopkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Da Nero to the mat. Da Nero regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Da Nero wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hopkins seems to be looking for submissions.
#SU#
Hopkins postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Da Nero to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Da Nero.
Hopkins tries to counter by clinching up but Da Nero breaks away and moves out of range.
Da Nero fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Da Nero misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Hopkins successfully pulls guard.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Nero's guard. #REVR#
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hopkins landing with the ground and pound.
Da Nero striking off his back but it's not causing Hopkins any problems.
Da Nero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Da Nero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Da Nero on that attempt. #CL2#
Da Nero closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Da Nero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hopkins walks away with a smile on his face. Da Nero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Da Nero misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hopkins.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hopkins prevents Da Nero from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Da Nero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Da Nero rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
Da Nero wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Da Nero avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins keeps control of Da Nero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Da Nero.
Da Nero is trying to pull guard but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Da Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Hopkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hopkins punching from the bottom - just letting Da Nero know he's still in a fight.
Hopkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES#
Hopkins kicks Da Nero off and gets to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Da Nero moves into the clinch.
Da Nero tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Hopkins successfully pulls guard.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Nero's guard. #REVR#
Hopkins won't allow Da Nero to sweep him here.
Da Nero wants to hit a switch here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Nero there! #SU#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Da Nero tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily#CL#
and Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Nero has him pressed against the cage.
Da Nero tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##TD#
Hopkins manages to pull guard.
Hopkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopkins pulls Da Nero in to control the position.
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#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hopkins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Da Nero defend it? Hopkins steps over the head and cranks it - Da Nero is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Granville Hopkins!
The defeated Robert Da Nero had this to say: 'I'll need to train harder to not disappoint you next time '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
McCarnish tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCarnish looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McCarnish jumps guard but Hopkins stands there with McCarnish around his waist. McCarnish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCarnish tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopkins just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Hopkins pulls guard successfully.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins trying to strike off his back.
#ES#
Hopkins kicks McCarnish off and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as McCarnish shoots in.
Granville Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve McCarnish.#CL2#
McCarnish closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hopkins jumps into guard, dragging McCarnish to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopkins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Hopkins stands up from McCarnish's guard - Hopkins perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD#
Hopkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCarnish manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
McCarnish is working an open guard so Hopkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Hopkins scores with a takedown into McCarnish's guard.#SU#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with McCarnish.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Hopkins pulls McCarnish into guard.
Hopkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCarnish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopkins is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Hopkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Hopkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopkins holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarnish is controlling him. #T3#
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarnish being controlled here momentarily.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopkins is pulling down on McCarnish's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Hopkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCarnish did well to prevent Hopkins getting side control.
Hopkins slips a nice elbow through McCarnish's hands, connecting with McCarnish's forehead.
McCarnish wants to control but Hopkins passes into side.
#T4##SUB#
Hopkins is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McCarnish is trying to escape and Hopkins transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McCarnish is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hopkins! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Granville Hopkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hopkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Finnigan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopkins 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.
Finnigan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU#
Hopkins stands up from half guard.
Hopkins goes for a double leg but Finnigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finnigan continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnigan misses with a combination
#CL#
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hopkins jumps guard but Finnigan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Finnigan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##TD#
Hopkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
Finnigan wants to stand but Hopkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finnigan wants to stand but Hopkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finnigan postures up.
Hopkins wants to stand up but Finnigan is controlling him.
Finnigan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finnigan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hopkins looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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 darts in looking for a takedown but Finnigan gets double underhooks and turns Hopkins into the cage.
It seemed like Finnigan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Finnigan does no damage.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnigan.
Finnigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Finnigan throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finnigan.
Hopkins slips a jab from Finnigan.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Finnigan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Finnigan punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnigan misses with a straight right.
Finnigan missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Negan Finnigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finnigan lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
#CUT2#
It looks like Granville Hopkins has been cut.
Finnigan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finnigan is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Finnigan circles away and we're back to standing.
Finnigan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Finnigan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins is breathing heavily.#T4#
Finnigan batters Hopkins with a massive right followed by a huge left! Hopkins is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Finnigan lands a final crushing right hand to drop Hopkins to the mat with a gruesome thud! Finnigan is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Negan Finnigan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Bapu tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Hopkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hopkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins working Bapu over with strikes.
Bapu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Hopkins gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1##TD#
Hopkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Bapu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bapu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Bapu.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Bapu.
Bapu throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Bapu.
A head kick by Bapu misses #CL#
and Hopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Hopkins jumps guard and drags Bapu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins pulls Bapu in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins has control of Bapu's left arm, preventing Bapu from doing any damage.
Bapu won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins wants to stand but Bapu is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Hopkins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bapu.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Bapu.
Bapu throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bapu is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Hopkins jumps guard but Bapu stands there with Hopkins around his waist. Hopkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Bapu holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bapu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins jumps guard but Bapu stands there with Hopkins around his waist. Hopkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bapu throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Hopkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bapu walks away with a smile on his face. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bapu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Granville Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bapu.
Bapu throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Bapu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bapu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Hopkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Bapu is working an open guard so Hopkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bapu throws a leg kick #CL#
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Hopkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Bapu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to strike from the bottom.
Hopkins pulls Bapu in close to prevent any damage.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Bapu from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hopkins keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Bapu from controlling successfully.
Hopkins pulls Bapu in to control the position.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hopkins is pulling down on Bapu's head. It's preventing any offense from Bapu, at least for the moment.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins wants to stand but Bapu is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Hopkins forces Bapu back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Hopkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hopkins pulls Bapu in to control the position.
Bapu trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bapu won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ghandi Bapu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Bapu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bapu.
Bapu looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
As Bapu tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Bapu manages to avoid the attempt.
Bapu throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bapu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bapu wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Hopkins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Bapu to follow him.
Bapu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4##BC#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bapu throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hopkins counters by clinching up.
Hopkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bapu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins jumps guard but Bapu stands there with Hopkins around his waist. Hopkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Bapu holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bapu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granville Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Bapu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Granville Hopkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Bapu misses #CL#
and Hopkins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hopkins pulls guard successfully.
Bapu won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Bapu wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Bapu preventing the sweep.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Bapu postures up.
Bapu stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins pulls Bapu in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bapu throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Hopkins counters by clinching up. #TD#
Hopkins jumps into guard, dragging Bapu to the mat.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins working a defensive guard but Bapu passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bapu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins is controlling Bapu's trapped leg to prevent Bapu from advancing to side control.
Bapu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hopkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Hopkins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bapu preventing the sweep.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bapu prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bapu looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Hopkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hopkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hopkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bapu is controlling him. #T3#
Hopkins controlling Bapu's posture.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bapu's guard. #REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Hopkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ghandi Bapu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hopkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bapu looking for a sweep but Hopkins has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SU#
Hopkins stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A head kick by Bapu misses #CL#
and Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bapu has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Granville Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Granville 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Granville Hopkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hwan Lee clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hwan Lee has Hopkins pressed against the cage.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hwan Lee stalling.
Hwan Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Hwan Lee won't allow it.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hwan Lee lands an uppercut.
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but Hwan Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Hwan Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Hwan Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hwan Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hwan Lee scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hwan Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Hwan Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hwan Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hwan Lee working aggressively here.
Hwan Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hwan Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Hwan Lee lands a big right hand that drops Hopkins! The killer instinct kicks in and Hwan Lee finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hwan Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Hwan Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopkins shoots in for a double leg but Schmidt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hopkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schmidt!
Schmidt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopkins trying to hold on to Schmidt's head to control him but Schmidt postures up.
#SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura but Hopkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmidt to get the leverage.
Schmidt is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Schmidt in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schmidt lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Schmidt seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schmidt prevents Hopkins from improving his position.#SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura but Hopkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmidt to get the leverage.
Schmidt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Schmidt wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schmidt lands a big elbow - Hopkins is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Schmidt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Schmidt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
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Leone swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Leone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joel Leone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leone tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Leone lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hopkins can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Leone and Hopkins drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Leone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Leone!
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