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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kreslin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hopkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Hopkins's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Kreslin wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving. #SU2#
Kreslin gets to his feet - Hopkins follows without any prompting.
Kreslin fails with the takedown.#TD#
Hopkins looking to score a takedown here. Kreslin is defending well but Hopkins drives through and ends up in Kreslin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreslin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreslin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hopkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins won't allow Kreslin to sweep him here.
Hopkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hopkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kreslin for as long as he can get away with.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kreslin holds on and takes a little breather.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreslin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Kreslin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hopkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Hopkins throws Kreslin to one side and escapes!
Kreslin shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kreslin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Leland Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darijo Kreslin.
Kreslin misses with a low kick.
Hopkins tries to counter by clinching up but Kreslin breaks away and moves out of range.
Kreslin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darijo Kreslin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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!#T3#
Hopkins takes a little break here. Kreslin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kreslin is trying to get back to his feet.
Kreslin is letting Hopkins control him for a moment. #SUB#
Hopkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kreslin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kreslin struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreslin is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kreslin struggling a bit here.
Kreslin is trying to improve his position.
Kreslin looks winded!
Hopkins slows the pace down.
Kreslin is trying to get back to half guard.
Hopkins taking a breather here. #SU#
Hopkins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hopkins takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kreslin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Hopkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kreslin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kreslin pinned against the cage. Kreslin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hopkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreslin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU#
Hopkins decides to stand back up. Hopkins steps back and let's Kreslin get back to his feet.#T1#
Kreslin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Kreslin misses with a takedown
and Hopkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Leland Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darijo Kreslin.#CL#
Hopkins clinches. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kreslin drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
#TD#
Hopkins manages to pull guard.
Hopkins throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Hopkins trying to control the position.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kreslin throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreslin's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVR#
Kreslin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Kreslin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Hopkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kreslin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Hopkins trying to control but Kreslin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hopkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hopkins tries to stand but Kreslin is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Kreslin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hopkins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Kreslin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hopkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Kreslin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kreslin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreslin is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kreslin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kreslin stands and throws Hopkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kreslin trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins gets back to half guard.
Kreslin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Leland Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Kreslin has managed to clinch.
Kreslin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Hopkins is trying to force a seperation but Kreslin has the dominant position.
Kreslin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kreslin jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Kreslin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kreslin.
Leland Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darijo Kreslin.#T1#
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Kreslin sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kreslin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Kreslin rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hopkins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kreslin regains guard.
Hopkins preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hopkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kreslin trying to control the position.
Hopkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hopkins trying to control but Kreslin is working from the bottom.
Kreslin looking to control.
Kreslin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hopkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hopkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hopkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB2#
Kreslin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.
Hopkins controlling from the top position.
Kreslin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreslin, not yet.
Hopkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kreslin working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kreslin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kreslin gets slowly back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
Kreslin gets a clinch.
Hopkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kreslin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hopkins tries to break the clinch but Kreslin is controlling the position.
Kreslin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Kreslin breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kreslin gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kreslin breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hopkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hopkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darijo Kreslin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leland Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darijo Kreslin.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Hopkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins fails with the takedown.
And Bohac I tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bohac I lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Leland Hopkins has been cut.
Bohac I looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bohac I lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bohac I throws a head kick that Hopkins semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohac I throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hopkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hopkins is taking a breather. Bohac I says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohac I is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopkins stalling. #T1#
Bohac I trying to control from the bottom.
Hopkins is controlling the pace.
Hopkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bohac I for as long as he can get away with.
Hopkins throwing shots but Bohac I is blocking nicely.
Hopkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bohac I wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Bohac I manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hopkins is working Bohac I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hopkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hopkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopkins postures up in Bohac I's guard and throws a big left but Bohac I blocks it.
Hopkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bohac I looking for a sweep. Not yet Bohac I, not yet.
Bohac I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hopkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bohac I - the referee stops the clock and Hopkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bohac I. Hopkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Bohac I.
Hopkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Bohac I.
Hopkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#KD2#
Bohac I lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Bohac I takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martin Bohac I!
Martin Bohac I decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopkins is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hopkins trying to control from the bottom.
Hopkins is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet. #T2#
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.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hopkins shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leland Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
As Johnson looks to move away, Hopkins throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.#T4##CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopkins can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Hopkins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Hopkins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!#SUB#
Hopkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotch Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hopkins manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Hopkins wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hopkins trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Johnson strikes from his own guard.
Hopkins is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard. #REVB##T2#
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins managing to control the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Hopkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hopkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR##T4#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hopkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson! #REVB#
Johnson working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hopkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hopkins is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scotch Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopkins tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johnson has picked Hopkins up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is pressing down on Hopkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hopkins is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scotch Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Hopkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy.
#T3#
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Hopkins content to stall in guard here.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopkins postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leland Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scotch Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotch Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotch Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Fattori throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Hopkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins stays in close to Fattori's body and controls the position.
Hopkins won't allow Fattori to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Fattori scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fattori.
Fattori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fattori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hopkins's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Leland Hopkins has been cut.
Fattori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fattori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Hopkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fattori's half guard.
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.
Fattori is looking to escape.#T1##SUB#
Hopkins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fattori tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leland Hopkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bianchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Hopkins looking to score a takedown here. Bianchi is defending well but Hopkins drives through and ends up in Bianchi's guard.
Hopkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bianchi seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
Bianchi trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bianchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Bianchi seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bianchi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bianchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bianchi controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Bianchi wants to control the pace but Hopkins is squirming around nicely.
Hopkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking for a guillotine from mount but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins is trying to escape the mount.
Hopkins wants to hold on but Bianchi pushes him away.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position but Bianchi isn't that keen on the idea.
Bianchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Bianchi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hopkins tries to reverse the position but Bianchi maintains control.#SUB2#
Bianchi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hopkins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hopkins!
Bianchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Hopkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Bianchi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.
Bianchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopkins. #T4#
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bianchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Hopkins content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bianchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bianchi looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Bianchi dominated that 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.
#R2#
Bianchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bianchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Bianchi fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Bianchi clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bianchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bianchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopkins after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leland Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Bianchi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Hopkins jumps into guard, dragging Bianchi to the mat.
Bianchi trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Bianchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bianchi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Bianchi trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bianchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Bianchi, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Bianchi against the cage but Bianchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Bianchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bianchi dives in and scores a takedown into Hopkins's guard.#T3#
Hopkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Bianchi looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bianchi is breathing heavily.
Hopkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bianchi working a defensive guard here.
Bianchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bianchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Hopkins postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bianchi controlling Hopkins's posture.
Hopkins stands up over Bianchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bianchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Hopkins trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
Hopkins throwing strikes from guard but Bianchi blocks nicely.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bianchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bianchi has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Bianchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Bianchi misses.
As Bianchi looks to move away, Hopkins throws a big counter combo but Bianchi just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Bianchi. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hopkins enables Bianchi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hopkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bianchi stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has Bianchi pulled in close to control his posture.
Bianchi looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Bianchi stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Francesco Bianchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Bianchi controlling him for the moment.
Bianchi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hopkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bianchi's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bianchi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Bianchi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Bianchi.
Hopkins postures up.
Bianchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.#SUB2#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Bianchi won't let him.
Hopkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bianchi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Bianchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hopkins stands up over Bianchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bianchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hopkins postures up and lands a big shot to Bianchi's brow.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bianchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bianchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Bianchi sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Bianchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins looks for a takedown but Bianchi sprawls well.
Bianchi throws a counter combo.
Francesco Bianchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bianchi throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Leland Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Bianchi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Bianchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bianchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Bianchi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jabuout misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Jabuout pushes Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Hopkins is trying to trip Jabuout. He has hold of a leg but Jabuout is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hopkins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hopkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#ES2#
Jabuout has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hopkins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jabuout wants a takedown.
#BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hopkins wants to stand up but Jabuout is controlling the position.
Hopkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Jabuout wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Jabuout pushes Hopkins off and gets back to his feet.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabuout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid body kick from Jabuout. #CL2#
Jabuout rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabuout taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins is looking to control Jabuout's arms but Jabuout gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hopkins has his back to the cage. #BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins shoots in and drives through. Jabuout sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leland Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jabuout throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Jabuout's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Jabuout shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jabuout's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Jabuout has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
#TD#
Hopkins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hopkins manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Hopkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jabuout is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jabuout manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hopkins's best efforts.#T4#
Jabuout looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jabuout has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jabuout missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hopkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jabuout tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jabuout is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabuout avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hopkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jabuout is just riding it out for now. Hopkins eventually gives up the hold.
Jabuout is trying to maintain the position but Hopkins is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jabuout dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jabuout pushes Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hopkins jumps guard and drags Jabuout to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins pulls Jabuout in close to prevent any damage.
Jabuout wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Jabuout stays in close to Hopkins's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Jabuout from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Jabuout stands up from Hopkins's guard - Jabuout perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jabuout throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leland Hopkins has been cut.#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 dives in for a single leg takedown but Jabuout sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leland Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabuout shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Jabuout will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Jabuout takes the fight into the clinch.
Jabuout tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Jabuout forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jabuout is trying to pull guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leland Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jabuout.
Jabuout keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Hopkins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jabuout is trying to keep an underhook but Hopkins manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hopkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabuout doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hopkins.
Leland Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jabuout manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Hopkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hopkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jabuout for as long as he can get away with.
Hopkins throwing strikes from guard but Jabuout blocks nicely.
Hopkins content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins stands and throws Jabuout's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jabuout being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Leland Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leland Hopkins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jabuout misses with a straight left.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Jabuout.
Hopkins throws a big counter combination but Jabuout scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jabuout misses with a takedown
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Hopkins scores with a takedown into Jabuout's guard.
Hopkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jabuout 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.
Jabuout being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Jabuout.#T1#
Hopkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Hopkins.
Hopkins wanted to stand there but Jabuout had control of the position.
Hopkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jabuout, up you get!
Jabuout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jabuout. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Jabuout gets a clinch.
Hopkins has Jabuout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jabuout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hopkins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hopkins controlling from side mount.
Hopkins landing a few strikes.
Hopkins just content to control the position. #SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jabuout has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jabuout is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hopkins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hopkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jabuout takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hopkins taking a breather here.
Hopkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jabuout! #SUB#
Hopkins goes for an armbar but Jabuout turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jabuout.
Jabuout won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here. #T4#
Hopkins pulls Jabuout in close to prevent any damage.
Jabuout trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hopkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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#
And that's the end of the fight!
Leland Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Hopkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Tar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tar connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Leland Hopkins has been cut.
Donk. Tar catches Hopkins right on the button with a cross.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but Tar shows good takedown defense.
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Hopkins shoots in but Tar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leland Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tar leaves Hopkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tar finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Hopkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tar gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kus Tar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
Santos working Hopkins over with strikes.
Santos throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hopkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg. #T1#
Hopkins tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hopkins gets full guard.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins working a defensive guard but Santos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hopkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hopkins's legs.
Hopkins tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Santos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santos with the ground and pound from mount.
Santos breaks from Hopkins's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Santos! Hopkins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bartulovic lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leland Hopkins has been cut.
A lazy left from Bartulovic finds it's target.
Bartulovic throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
The fighters circling - Bartulovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartulovic circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hopkins to the canvas! Hopkins doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bartulovic keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frane Bartulovic!
A very excited looking Frane Bartulovic 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Hannibal shoots in.#TD#
Hopkins scores with a takedown into Hannibal's guard.
Hopkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hannibal controls Hopkins momentarily but Hopkins frees himself.
Hopkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hannibal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hannibal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Hopkins drops back looking for a leg! Hannibal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hannibal manages to kick Hopkins off! Hopkins jumps back into Hannibal's guard. #SUB2#
Hannibal looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
#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 wants to pass the guard but Hannibal is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hannibal controls Hopkins momentarily but Hopkins frees himself.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hannibal is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hannibal shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hannibal shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Leland Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Hannibal.#TD#
Hopkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hannibal looks winded!
A lull in the action here as Hopkins stalls from top position.#T3##SUB#
Hopkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hopkins controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Hopkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hopkins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hannibal can't do much from the bottom here.
Hannibal throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Hopkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hannibal being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hannibal can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Hopkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hannibal tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Hannibal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leland Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Hannibal.
Hannibal shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls well. He's pushed Hannibal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Hannibal closes the distance and clinches.
Hannibal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hannibal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hannibal gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannibal is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hopkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leland Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Hopkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hannibal is just riding it out for now. Hopkins eventually gives up the hold.
Hopkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hannibal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Hannibal.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hopkins is in close to Hannibal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hannibal wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Hopkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hannibal is trying to defend but Hopkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Hopkins is taking a breather. Hannibal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hopkins is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hannibal has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hannibal gets a clinch. #TD#
Hopkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hannibal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Hopkins tightening his grip on Hannibal, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Hopkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hannibal tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Hannibal trying to control the position but Hopkins manages to sink in the hooks.
Hopkins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Further stalling from Hopkins.
Hannibal trying to control the action but Hopkins just sinks the hooks in.
Hopkins biding his time, controlling Hannibal. #SUB#
Hopkins is looking for the choke from the back position but Hannibal is controlling his hands well.
Hopkins lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hannibal.
#T2#
Hopkins controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hannibal is trying to stand back up.
Hopkins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hannibal's body.
#T3##SUB#
Hannibal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hopkins just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hopkins is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Hopkins looking for the RNC.
Hannibal is trying to break free.
Hopkins gets his hands free as Hannibal looks to control.
Hannibal wants to escape the position.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hannibal can do to turn this around?#T4#
I would not like to be Hannibal right now.
#SUB#
Hopkins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Hopkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hannibal is defending well though. Hopkins let's go of the attempt for now.
Hopkins trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hannibal doesn't escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Hannibal as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hopkins!
#SUB#
Hopkins working for a choke but Hannibal is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hannibal wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leland 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Hopkins!
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