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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Beltran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face as Beltran controls the position.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Beltran landing a few strikes.
Beltran is chipping away with strikes.
Hopkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beltran connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.
Beltran cracks Hopkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!#SUB2#
Beltran is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hopkins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Beltran gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hopkins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Beltran lets go of the hold and Hopkins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 16
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Burns scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries to land a body kick
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sam Burns has been cut.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a big left hand that crumples Burns! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinn Hopkins!
After the fight, Quinn Hopkins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 7
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouazzizi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bouazzizi off to one side.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bouazzizi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Bouazzizi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Bouazzizi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouazzizi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bouazzizi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bouazzizi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bouazzizi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bouazzizi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Bouazzizi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouazzizi's elbow.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouazzizi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Bouazzizi stalling the fight.
#T1#
Hopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bouazzizi.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bouazzizi blocks an uppercut.
Bouazzizi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Bouazzizi avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Bouazzizi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Bouazzizi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Bouazzizi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bouazzizi misses with a straight right. #T2#
Bouazzizi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bouazzizi.#CUT2#
It looks like Tarek Bouazzizi has been cut.
Bouazzizi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bouazzizi forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Bouazzizi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouazzizi's elbow.
Bouazzizi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Bouazzizi darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Bouazzizi into the cage.
Bouazzizi shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Bouazzizi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Bouazzizi is breathing heavily.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Bouazzizi tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught napping as Bouazzizi dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouazzizi pushing down on Hopkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bouazzizi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Hopkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi 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.
Bouazzizi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Bouazzizi is very close to passing his half guard.
Bouazzizi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bouazzizi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarek Bouazzizi'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.
#R2#
Bouazzizi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Bouazzizi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouazzizi dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Bouazzizi's head and hops out.#CL#
Bouazzizi clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Bouazzizi fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Bouazzizi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouazzizi blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouazzizi effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Bouazzizi jumps into guard, dragging Hopkins to the mat.
Bouazzizi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bouazzizi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bouazzizi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Bouazzizi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bouazzizi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard. #REVR#
Bouazzizi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Bouazzizi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bouazzizi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bouazzizi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hopkins for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bouazzizi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Bouazzizi's belly button to the back.
Bouazzizi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a hook but Bouazzizi avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Bouazzizi with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Bouazzizi seems unphased.
Hopkins scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Bouazzizi is rocked!#CUT2#
Tarek Bouazzizi's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Bouazzizi moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouazzizi. #TD#
Bouazzizi pulls Hopkins into guard.
Bouazzizi is pulling down on Hopkins's head to control his posture. #ES#
Bouazzizi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouazzizi jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bouazzizi prevents a body shot from Hopkins. #BC#
Bouazzizi manages to break the clinch.
Bouazzizi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarek Bouazzizi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Bouazzizi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Bouazzizi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Bouazzizi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hopkins lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bouazzizi. Hopkins pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Hopkins!
Quinn Hopkins 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:
MMAHelsinki - 4
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Mfer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mfer tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mfer tries to clinch but Hopkins moves away
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinn Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Mfer.#T1#
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Mfer throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.
Pate Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer lands the left hand.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer tries to counter with a clinch but Hopkins shakes him off and moves away.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Mfer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mfer closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mfer slips a jab from Hopkins.
Mfer shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Mfer throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer lands a two punch combo.
Hopkins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Mfer with that takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins jabs at Mfer's body.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.#T3#
Mfer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer has his takedown stuffed
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Mfer darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing. #T4#
Mfer slips under a jab.
Hopkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopkins cracks Mfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Mfer wants to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer with a poor takedown
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Mfer closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mfer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Mfer ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Mfer forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Mfer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hopkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mfer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Mfer manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Mfer defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.#T1#
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Quinn Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Mfer.
Mfer wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quinn Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mfer tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Mfer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Hopkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Mfer on that attempt.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick by Mfer misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks. #T3#
Mfer fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Mfer shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Mfer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Mfer shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins slips a jab from Mfer.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mfer wants to clinch but Hopkins slips to the side
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a takedown
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hopkins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mfer.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Mfer with that takedown attempt.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Mfer misses with a takedown
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinn Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Mfer.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Mfer has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Mfer tries to clinch but Hopkins moves away
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a takedown
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer throws a lazy head kick
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopkins jabs Mfer right on the nose. Mfer blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mfer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab by Hopkins.
Mfer shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mfer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Pate Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Hopkins!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 2
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Rodriguez is predictable there
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hopkins up against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL2#
Rodriguez clinches.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopkins's face.
Rodriguez scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez slowing the pace effectively.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guillermo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez wants to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rodriguez.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Rodriguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
#BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target. #CL2#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Rodriguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4##BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez has Hopkins pushed against the cage.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Rodriguez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins with a hook.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
#CL2#
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
#T1#
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodriguez.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hopkins as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage. #T2#
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Rodriguez lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Rodriguez with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Guillermo Rodriguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Rodriguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Rodriguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body.
Rodriguez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hopkins being controlled against the cage.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Rodriguez scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Hopkins moves away
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hopkins misses. #CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Hopkins letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rodriguez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Quinn Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodriguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Hopkins moves away
and Hopkins counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hopkins throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez wants to clinch
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Hopkins improves position.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Hopkins improves position.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodriguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Guillermo Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Rodriguez!
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