Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkanovski's sensitive parts.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.#CL2#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage. #TD2#
Volkanovski jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins won't allow Volkanovski to get back to his feet.
Volkanovski pulls Hopkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Hopkins from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Volkanovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins wants to get up but he can't break Volkanovski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Volkanovski 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.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily. #SUB2#
Volkanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkanovski on the ground.
Hopkins wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski working a defensive guard here.
Volkanovski wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkanovski working a defensive guard but Hopkins manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Volkanovski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hopkins off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Volkanovski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Volkanovski controls the action.#SUB2#
Hopkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Volkanovski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Volkanovski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hopkins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Volkanovski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins trying to control the position but Volkanovski manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkanovski has good solid back control here.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Volkanovski's knee but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Volkanovski checks it.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Volkanovski misses the jab.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Volkanovski checks it.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Volkanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkanovski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkanovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkanovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Volkanovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Volkanovski lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Volkanovski.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Volkanovski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkanovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Volkanovski checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Volkanovski jumps back.#CL2#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Volkanovski tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Volkanovski back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins is working Volkanovski over against the cage.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanovski's elbow.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Volkanovski pulls Hopkins into guard.
Volkanovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volkanovski, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Volkanovski's head back.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanovski throws out the jab.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.
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.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkanovski blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Hopkins. #T1#
Hopkins tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Volkanovski checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Volkanovski moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Volkanovski does no damage.
As Volkanovski backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkanovski. Volkanovski obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkanovski's sensitive parts.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Volkanovski's leg. Volkanovski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Volkanovski moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Volkanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkanovski keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Volkanovski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkanovski.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkanovski. Volkanovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkanovski.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkanovski scores with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkanovski checks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.#T3#
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins wants to slow Volkanovski down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski thinks about the counter body kick.
Volkanovski lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkanovski throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Volkanovski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkanovski.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Volkanovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkanovski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins cracks Volkanovski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Volkanovski throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkanovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Volkanovski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkanovski down.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
Volkanovski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C179: Garuda vs Williams
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Haskins cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Haskins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Haskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haskins throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Haskins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haskins just misses with a punch to the body.
Haskins swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a counter high kick but Haskins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Haskins lands a high kick!
Haskins jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Haskins manages to avoid it.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Hopkins tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Haskins is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Hopkins buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Hopkins!! Hopkins is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Haskins throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okongwu moves out of range of the body kick.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the temple. Okongwu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Okongwu lands with a nice body kick.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu checks a leg kick.#T2#
Okongwu punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okongwu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu digs a good hook to Hopkins's body. #T3#
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range as Okongwu strikes.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Okongwu.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Okongwu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHopkins.
Okongwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okongwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okongwu in his tracks.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okongwu on the side of the head.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okongwu to score with a decent uppercut.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Okongwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okongwu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Okongwu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okongwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Okongwu lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okongwu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
A lazy left from Okongwu finds it's target.
Okongwu lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.#T3#
Okongwu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Okongwu with an uppercut!
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Hopkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Okongwu misses with a straight right.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a head kick.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okongwu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu misses with a combination
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Okongwu counters with a nice right hand that sends Hopkins toppling to the canvas! Hopkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okongwu finish him?!#ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Okongwu throws a monster overhand right that drops Hopkins! Okongwu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Okongwu!
Our winner, Isaiah Okongwu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from McGuire.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
McGuire lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
McGuire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuire, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
Hopkins catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target. #T4#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins checks a low kick from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
McGuire shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits. #CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
McGuire keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Landon McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head. #T2#
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!#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
McGuire jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. #T3#
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
McGuire feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopkins. McGuire shrugs it off though.
Hopkins motions for McGuire to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hopkins. #T1#
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Good shot there by McGuire.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins slips a straight right by McGuire.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire 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.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.#T3#
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire checks a low kick from Hopkins.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by McGuire.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Donk. Hopkins catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giuseppe Hopkins.
Well McGuire 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
Our winner, Landon McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Boss is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Boss moved away.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Boss moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Boss down.
Boss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boss scores with a hook.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss lands a head shot.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Boss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boss drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Boss looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins keeps Boss at a distance using the push kick.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Boss tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boss lands a body shot.
Boss missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Boss throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins slips a jab from Boss.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boss dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Boss slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Boss knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Boss looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins slips a jab from Boss.#T3#
Boss lands a slapping body shot.
Boss slips a jab from Hopkins.
Boss is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Boss manages to avoid it.
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Hopkins with a nice cross.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Boss's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boss slips under a jab.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boss.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Boss checks it.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Boss misses.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Boss.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Boss gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins motions for Boss to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boss throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Boss moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins catches Boss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Boss blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Boss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boss down.
Boss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hopkins back to the cage. Boss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Boss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boss tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Boss misses with a looping right.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Boss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Boss counters with an inside leg kick.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Boss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Boss off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Boss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boss.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boss.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Boss ducks down to avoid it.
Boss on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Boss saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Boss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Boss.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Boss connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boss missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Boss blocks the low kick.
Boss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Boss throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Boss lands a front kick.#T3#
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Boss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boss.
Boss moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boss avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Boss - just one landing. #ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Boss moves out of range easily.
Boss swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins lands a jab.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Boss cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boss blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Boss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boss defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a jab when Boss was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Boss misses.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins scores with a jab. Boss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Boss takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Boss checks a low kick from Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Boss's leg. Boss is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Boss.
Boss connects with a body shot.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Boss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins moves out of range as Boss strikes.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Boss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Hopkins throws a hook but Boss blocks it.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Boss moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Boss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boss.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Boss.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Boss moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Boss misses with a head kick. #T2#
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss swinging wildly here.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Boss's leg but Boss calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Boss counters with a solid body kick.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Boss misses.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boss looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Boss throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Bagel Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Boss misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
Boss throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.#T4#
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Boss's knee but Boss avoids it well.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Boss takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boss, as that shot connected.
Boss connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boss will feel that in the morning.
Boss tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins jabs at Boss's body.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bagel Boss.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Hopkins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 214
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Reed tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins thumps Reed with a low kick.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Reed.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Reed jabs at Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
Reed thows a body kick. Hopkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to work over Reed's front leg with a kick but Reed checks it.
Reed throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.#T1#
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the body.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed lands a jab.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Hopkins catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Reed takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins backing away here, and Reed unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Reed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.#T3#
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Reed misses
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Reed as he checks the leg kick.
Reed with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.#T4#
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy body kick from Reed
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
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#
Reed swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Reed slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins motions for Reed to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins thows a body kick. Reed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reed throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Reed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Reed scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
A punch combination from Reed misses.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed walks into a jab.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Reed throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Reed. #T1#
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Reed.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Reed.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReed.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a low kick. #T2#
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins fakes the leg kick and cracks Reed in the body.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a hook.
Reed checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Reed checks the leg kick.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Hopkins.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Reed throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a nice body kick.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Good exchange - Reed coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Reed.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed counters with a body kick.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
As Reed backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins backing away here, and Reed unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reed 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.#T1#
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hopkins wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Hopkins catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Hunt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hopkins sprawling to the canvas! Hopkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunt finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins slips under a jab from Hunt.#T4#
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hunt checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Hunt throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins slips a jab from Hunt.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hunt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins with a jab.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!#T3#
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hopkins has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it #KD2#
and Hunt counters with a nice right hand that sends Hopkins toppling to the canvas! Hopkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hunt finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hunt takes one on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hopkins - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hopkins. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt misses with a right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hunt throws a big counter head kick but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Hopkins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 931 Dionisy vs. Randleman
Date: Oct 05, 2022

#R1#
Tonissaar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Hopkins lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Hopkins motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Tonissaar's legs.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonissaar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Tonissaar slips a jab from Hopkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
And Hopkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonissaar blocks it.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tonissaar tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Tonissaar's leg but Tonissaar calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hopkins's head.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar is looking for the big counter here.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonissaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonissaar. That did some damage!
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tonissaar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Tonissaar slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Tonissaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonissaar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonissaar - that will leave a mark!
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Tonissaar tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Tonissaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch.
Tonissaar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopkins is keeping busy.#BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Tonissaar throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Tonissaar.#T3#
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonissaar.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Tonissaar's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins moves forwards but Tonissaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar blocks a leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Tonissaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tonissaar is able to avoid easily.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tonissaar manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tonissaar!
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins misses with a straight right. #T1#
Exotic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic drops Hopkins with a naaaaasty hook - Hopkins is in real trouble here! Exotic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 922 Vice City
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Show, as that shot connected.
The Show misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hopkins! The Show is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe 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.
The defeated Randy The Show had this to say: 'This loss will not define me!'.

Event: SYN 916 Randleman vs. Krylov 3
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Lancaster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins slips a jab from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Lancaster takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hopkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lancaster takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Nice cross by Lancaster.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Lancaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins. #CL2#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster 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#
Lancaster throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Lancaster lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Hopkins throws a counter high kick but Lancaster was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
As Lancaster backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Lancaster with a nice cross.#T2#
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster 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.#CL2#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lancaster.
Hopkins can't break the clinch.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Lancaster cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lancaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancaster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Hopkins is looking for a counter combo.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lancaster avoids it.#T1#
Lancaster swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Lancaster's corner calls for a 1-2. Lancaster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Hopkins catches Lancaster right on the button with a cross.
Lancaster with a nice cross.#T3#
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to land a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster connects with the punch.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Lancaster tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopkins under the eye.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Hopkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lancaster obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks it.
Lancaster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hopkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lancaster presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lancaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Lancaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Hopkins throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Hopkins throws a big counter combination but Lancaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Lancaster punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.#T3#
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliver Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a jab.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lancaster.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lancaster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 910 Leifsson vs. Maluga II
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hopkins will feel that in the morning.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd lands with a right hand.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Todd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd lands an overhand right.#T1#
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Todd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Hopkins
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.#T3#
Todd ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Todd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Todd is looking to wear down Hopkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todd takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
As Todd backs off Hopkins throws a huge counter combo but Todd manages to avoid it all.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Todd misses the jab.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Todd manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Todd sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
A shot to the body from Todd misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.#T1#
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd misses with a low kick. #KD#
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hopkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Todd. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Todd lands a front kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd scores with a counter punch that sends Hopkins to the canvas! Todd smells blood - he's punishing Hopkins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hopkins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins slips a jab from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow. #BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Hopkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a low kick, right behind Lancaster 's knee.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hopkins.#T2#
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Hopkins tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopkins's face.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins connects with the punch.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lancaster will feel that in the morning.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a head kick. #CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Lancaster crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Hopkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Hopkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.#T4##CL#
Lancaster moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hopkins scores with a push kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lancaster checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopkins catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Lancaster tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Hopkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Lancaster. #T4#
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Oliver Lancaster did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins with a jab.#T3#
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a crisp one two that drops Lancaster! Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lancaster to his feet! Lancaster is in big trouble!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Hopkins - that's dropped him! Hopkins jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Giuseppe 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.

Event: SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taneyev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHopkins.#CL2#
Taneyev drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taneyev is defending well for now.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Taneyev.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taneyev gets a clinch. #BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch. #T1#
Taneyev throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Taneyev has knocked Hopkins down with a huge combo! Taneyev steps away and waves a wobbly Hopkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Taneyev walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.#CL2#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Taneyev blocks a body shot from Hopkins. #BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Taneyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Taneyev scores with a hook.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Taneyev lands a left and a right that send Hopkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Taneyev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Taneyev ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Hopkins's jaw. Hopkins's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Taneyev does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 149 | Hopkins vs Stark
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stark wants to clinch.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Stark wants to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
As Stark backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Hopkins lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stark.
Stark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stark throws an elbow but Hopkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hopkins is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Stark swings around for an armbar but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stark's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hopkins dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hopkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
As Stark looks to move away, Hopkins throws a big counter combo but Stark just gets out of the way.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Stark with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Stark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark backs away from a small jab... but Hopkins lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Stark crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hopkins with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.

Event: SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Stalinovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stalinovich has knocked Hopkins down with a huge combo! Stalinovich steps away and waves a wobbly Hopkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Stalinovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stalinovich tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1##CL#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Stalinovich avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Stalinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stalinovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalinovich misses with a looping left.#T2#
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stalinovich throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovich. Stalinovich maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Stalinovich.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp one two that drops Hopkins! Stalinovich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hopkins to his feet! Hopkins is in big trouble!
Stalinovich thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalinovich with a hook.
Stalinovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stalinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.#CL#
Stalinovich clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Stalinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stalinovich's gas tank.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Stalinovich is breathing heavily.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stalinovich or not.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Stalinovich's head.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Stalinovich blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Hopkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stalinovich lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovich.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid body kick from Hopkins. #T1#
Hopkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalinovich moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHopkins.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalinovich misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Stalinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Stalinovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stalinovich looks OK. Hopkins waves Stalinovich back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Hopkins. #T3#
Stalinovich wants to clinch#KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalinovich toppling to the canvas! Stalinovich scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Hopkins cracks Stalinovich with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stalinovich looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopkins finish him? #ROC2#Stalinovich is rocked!
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!
Stalinovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hopkins counters with a crisp right that sends Stalinovich to the canvas! Hopkins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Giuseppe 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.

Event: SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kowalski.
A good leg kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kowalski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
Hopkins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Kowalski misses with a body kick.
Kowalski throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Kowalski only half commits.
Kowalski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Hopkins drops Kowalski with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hopkins follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.

Event: SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Stalinovich lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Stalinovich has knocked Hopkins down with a huge combo! Stalinovich steps away and waves a wobbly Hopkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovich's shoulder, as Stalinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stalinovich gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hopkins is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 128 | Medieval Combat
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Murhapuro.
Decent striking displayed by Murhapuro there.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Murhapuro was not able to check.
Murhapuro cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhapuro thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Murhapuro misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a quick counter head kick but Murhapuro was just out of range.
Murhapuro shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
A solid body kick from Hopkins.
Nice body kick there by Murhapuro.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murhapuro scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhapuro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Murhapuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhapuro tries to avoid it.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#T2#
Murhapuro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Murhapuro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhapuro fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Murhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhapuro misses the jab.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Murhapuro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murhapuro scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhapuro throws out the jab.
Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick
and Hopkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murhapuro really felt that one!
Murhapuro throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhapuro throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hopkins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Murhapuro - just one landing.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhapuro feints the counter takedown.
Crunch! Murhapuro slams his shin into Hopkins's torso.
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Murhapuro tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhapuro to score with a decent uppercut.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Murhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhapuro lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Murhapuro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhapuro.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhapuro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hopkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murhapuro is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Murhapuro scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhapuro lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Murhapuro saw that one coming.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Murhapuro connects with a single shot there.
Murhapuro throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhapuro lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
Murhapuro blocks a jab.
Murhapuro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Murhapuro throws a solid leg kick but Hopkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhapuro.
Murhapuro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Murhapuro scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murhapuro in his tracks.
Murhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Murhapuro clinches with his opponent.
Murhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Murhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Murhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Murhapuro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhapuro.
A lazy left from Murhapuro finds it's target.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Hopkins gets caught flat footed, as Murhapuro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murhapuro has Hopkins in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhapuro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murhapuro is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins wants to get up but he can't break Murhapuro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Murhapuro working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murhapuro working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Murhapuro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hopkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Murhapuro.#SU#
Hopkins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro misses with the body kick
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhapuro fails with the takedown.#T3#
Murhapuro fails with the takedown.
Murhapuro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Murhapuro counters with a good, hard body kick but Hopkins shrugs it off.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Murhapuro.
Decent striking displayed by Murhapuro there.
Murhapuro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.#T4#
Murhapuro scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Murhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that stops Murhapuro in his tracks momentarily.
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhapuro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murhapuro will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins wants to slow Murhapuro down by chopping away at his legs.
Murhapuro thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a nice body kick.
Hopkins throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Murhapuro colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hopkins as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Murhapuro is left battered and dazed whilst Hopkins and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 860 Al Din vs. Hopkins
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Al Din moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din misses the jab.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Din fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Al Din feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hopkins sizes up Al Din with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Hopkins lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body
and Al Din counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Din works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Din's head.
Hopkins throws a lazy head kick
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Din lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hopkins looks winded!
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Al Din finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Din is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Al Din scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Al Din lands a glancing blow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Al Din scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins thinks about the counter body kick.
Al Din darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Al Din thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Hopkins tries to land a body kick
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Al Din lands a left and a right that send Hopkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Al Din thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Din.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Din is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#KD#
Al Din drops Hopkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hopkins looks back up at him and smiles so Al Din waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Din throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Hopkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Al Din misses.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Al Din blocks it well.
Al Din throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Al Din scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Al Din feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hopkins sprawling to the canvas! Hopkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Al Din finish him?!
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Hopkins delivers a nice body kick.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Din throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
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!
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it. #T4#
Al Din moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hopkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Din has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins defending well as Al Din loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Din swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Al Din walks into a left hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Al Din feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hopkins sprawling to the canvas! Hopkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Al Din finish him?!
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a big counter head kick but Al Din avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hopkins's knee momentarily.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Al Din throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. #KD#
Al Din sends Hopkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Al Din is motioning to the referee to let Hopkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Al Din thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.#T4#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Hopkins moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Al Din went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Din bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Al Din seems unphased.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Din connects with a jab.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Al Din doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hopkins crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hopkins's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Badr Al Din 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.

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Stalinovich works the jab nicely.
Stalinovich thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Stalinovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stalinovich! But no joy.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Stalinovich just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick. #T1#
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins misses with a hook.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins backing away here, and Stalinovich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stalinovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stalinovich really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
A jab from Stalinovich misses. #T3#
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Stalinovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range. #T4#
Stalinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stalinovich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalinovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Stalinovich rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries a body shot but Stalinovich blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Stalinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stalinovich's gas tank.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Stalinovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Stalinovich thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Hopkins moves out of range as Stalinovich strikes.
It looked like Hopkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stalinovich avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a double jab
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
A nice combination there by Hopkins.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#T2#
Stalinovich wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Stalinovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalinovich flicks out a counter leg kick but Hopkins steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stalinovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Stalinovich with a nice calf kick.
Stalinovich digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Stalinovich has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Stalinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalinovich tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hopkins has knocked Stalinovich down with a huge combo! Hopkins steps away and waves a wobbly Stalinovich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins jabs Van Den Born right on the nose. Van Den Born blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.#KD#
Hopkins drops Van Den Born with a beautiful combination! Van Den Born stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hopkins is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Van Den Born avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Den Born has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Den Born's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Van Den Born avoids it.
Van Den Born appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Den Born ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins moves forwards but Van Den Born connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Van Den Born. #T2#
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Van Den Born moved away.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Den Born.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Van Den Born lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a nice body shot.
Van Den Born scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Den Born is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Den Born fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Van Den Born defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
And Hopkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Den Born blocks it.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopkins cracks Van Den Born with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#The cut above Ko Van Den Born's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Van Den Born avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Hopkins cracks Van Den Born with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hopkins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Den Born to stand back up!
Hopkins throws a monster overhand right that drops Van Den Born! Hopkins follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Po down.
Po tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins feints a counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Po slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Po throws a series of strikes that have Hopkins backpedaling.
Po takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Po appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Po has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Po and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Po on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Po. Those never looked like landing.
Po swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Po misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
Po checks a low kick from Hopkins.#T2#
Po misses with a looping right.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Po avoids it with no problem.
Po rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Po. That did some damage!
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Po slips a jab from Hopkins.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Po has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Po and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Po checks the leg kick.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Po.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Po avoids it.
Po keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po connects with the punch.
Po rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Po looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well. #T4#
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Po's sensitive parts.
Po pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Po jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Po throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins tries to work over Po's front leg with a kick but Po checks it.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Po avoids it well.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Po throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Po.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Po blocks a jab.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Po is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Hopkins tries to work over Po's front leg with a kick but Po checks it.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Po
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Po misses with a body kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Po.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
A lazy body kick from Po
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Po chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Po connects with a high kick.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Po circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hopkins drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Po follows Hopkins to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
A relieved looking Tong Po thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 100 | The Matrix
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Womba slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Womba throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. #TD2#
Womba shoots in and bounces Hopkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Womba throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Womba's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVR#
Hopkins wants to stand but Womba is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Womba working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily. #SUB2#
Womba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hopkins has passed into half guard! #T1#
Womba wants to get back to full guard.
Hopkins controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Womba actively working from the bottom here.
Hopkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Womba is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womba is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins 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.#SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Womba wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopkins in particular looking to stall.
Hopkins is pressing down on Womba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Womba is holding on for now.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Womba is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Womba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopkins pulls his head out easily.
Womba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Womba shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Womba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Womba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Womba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Womba doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Hopkins ducks right into an uppercut from Womba.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Womba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Womba on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Womba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopkins is trying to defend but Womba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Womba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance. #TD2#
Womba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Womba is in Hopkins's guard.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses.
Womba trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is controlling Womba's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.#T1#
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopkins has his hands clasped together around Womba's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba wants to advance to full mount but Hopkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Womba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Hopkins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Womba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Womba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Womba misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Womba misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Womba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Womba throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good shot there by Womba.
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Womba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Womba is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 93 | Hopkins vs KVDB
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
A head kick from Van Den Born lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
We've been informed that Van Den Born has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Den Born's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Den Born! Hopkins lets Van Den Born back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Den Born dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Van Den Born does no damage.
Van Den Born throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Van Den Born slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Van Den Born misses with a body punch
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.#T2#
Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donk. Hopkins catches Van Den Born right on the button with a cross.#CUT#The cut above Ko Van Den Born's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
It appears Hopkins was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Den Born toppling to the canvas! Van Den Born scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!#ROC#Van Den Born is rocked!
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Van Den Born off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hopkins follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Van Den Born was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Johnson forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hopkins.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Johnson wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. #T2##CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hopkins.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins is wise to it.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Jab by Johnson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Johnson feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
A cross from Johnson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins motions for Johnson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here. #T1#
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopkins to keep the fight standing.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
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!#BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick. #CL#
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins lands a body punch. #T3##BC#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Hopkins throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson 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.
Johnson stops Hopkins from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SU2#
Johnson stands and steps away. Hopkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Hopkins has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
A short left from Hopkins.
Giuseppe Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins had his way with Manny Johnson in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Hopkins is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it. #T1#
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Hopkins.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.

Event: SFL 76 | Hopkins vs Lomax II
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Lomax connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lomax takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Lomax closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax. #T1#
Lomax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopkins is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lomax.
Hopkins landing knees to the body.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Lomax looking to throw knees to the head but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Lomax's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
Lomax managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Lomax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
Lomax looks winded!
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Lomax throws knees to the body.
Lomax misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomax.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins cracks Lomax with a nice body shot.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lomax takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins presses Lomax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hopkins as Lomax tries to tie him up.
Lomax has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Lomax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lomax is trying to maintain a safe position but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns Lomax into the cage.
Lomax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Lomax avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Lomax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomax is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lomax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins crunches a lovely knee into Lomax's ribcage.
Lomax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lomax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Hopkins crunches a lovely knee into Lomax's ribcage.
A short left from Hopkins.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Lomax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lomax misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Lomax pushes him off.
Lomax is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomax can do to turn this around?
Lomax misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Hopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Lomax managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Lomax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomax's gas tank.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomax is defending well for now.
Lomax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lomax is breathing heavily.
Lomax managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Lomax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lomax's elbow.
Lomax taking a breather.
Lomax is looking to control Hopkins's arms but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lomax has his back to the cage.
Lomax is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hopkins has denied him.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lomax or not.
Hopkins works on Lomax's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins crunches a lovely knee into Lomax's ribcage.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lomax avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Giuseppe Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lomax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lomax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins managing to block the knees to the body from Lomax.
Hopkins gets through Lomax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Lomax trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Lomax trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lomax into the cage.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomaxs head.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hopkins.
Lomax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopkins is defending well for now.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Lomax won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
Hopkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lomax in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Lomax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
Hopkins crunches a lovely knee into Lomax's ribcage.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins gets through Lomax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hopkins as Lomax tries to tie him up.
Lomax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lomax working aggressively here.
Lomax has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Lomax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lomax managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circling - Lomax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lomax with a nice cross.
Lomax slips a straight right by Hopkins.#CL2#
Lomax moves into the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomaxs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins working Lomax over with knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lomax.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lomax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hopkins digs a right hand into Lomax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomax's gas tank.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins pushes Lomax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lomax takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomax is defending well for now.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lomax or not.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Lomax managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lomax obliges.
Lomax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lomax working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomax is defending well for now.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Hopkins tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Hopkins working Lomax over with knees to the body.#T3#
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomax is defending well for now.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lomax lands a shot to the body.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Lomax working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
Lomax crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Lomax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lomax obliges.#T4#
Lomax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Lomax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Lomax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lomax.
Knees to the body from Lomax.
Lomax effectively controlling the action here.
Lomax trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomax missing with knees to the body.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Lomax breaks from the clinch.
Lomax thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Giuseppe Hopkins did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lomax scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Lomax misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Lomax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lomax.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
A little jabbing left from Lomax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vincent Lomax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Lomax.
A big left from Lomax misses. #T1#
Lomax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lomax misses with a leg kick
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Lomax misses with a wild body shot.
As Lomax tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Lomax manages to avoid the attempt.
Lomax lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lomax swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vincent Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Hopkins misses the jab.
Lomax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Lomax throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lomax blocks a jab.
Lomax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomax.
A little jabbing left from Lomax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lomax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lomax circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lomax forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Lomax lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lomax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Lomax tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.#T4#
Lomax prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lomax.
A short right from Lomax.
Lomax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lomax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lomax avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Lomax lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lomax dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lomax throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Lomax looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lomax misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Lomax throws a leg kick #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a head kick that drops Lomax to the mat! Lomax scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Lomax is rocked!
Lomax jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Lomax is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins checks a low kick from Lomax.
Hopkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hopkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lomax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins throws a combination that misses
and Lomax counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Lomax misses.
Lomax seems to have recovered his senses.
Lomax misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Lomax avoids it.
Lomax scores with a head kick.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lomax throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Lomax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Lomax misses.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lomax connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Lomax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomax fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body. #T3#
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily.
Lomax throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Lomax.
Lomax scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.#T4#
Lomax misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomax looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomax throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomax throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Lomax throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lomax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SFL 71 | Turf War
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Kowalski slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Hopkins throws a front kick that sends Kowalski stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Hopkins 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.#T1#
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Kowalski pushing down on Hopkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well. #T2#
Kowalski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kowalski prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
Hopkins has his hands clasped together around Kowalski's back. He's all about the action.
Kowalski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kowalski looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kowalski takes Hopkins's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski is looking to control Hopkins but Hopkins is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kowalski working for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Kowalski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kowalski looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Hopkins is controlling Kowalski 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Kowalski looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily. #SUB2#
Kowalski is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Kowalski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kowalski working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
Kowalski is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up. #SUB2#
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kowalski has an active guard here but Hopkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopkins in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kowalski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Kowalski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kowalski blocks the body kick.
Kowalski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalski moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins cracks Kowalski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.#T1#
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Hopkins with a jab.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Kowalski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKowalski.
Jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Kowalski moves out of range.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.#T4#
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kowalski takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD#
Hopkins cracks Kowalski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kowalski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopkins finish him? #ROC#Kowalski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins finds Kowalski's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kowalski flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hopkins lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kowalski will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Hopkins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 64 | Marley Fest
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Lancaster tries to clinch
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Hopkins scores with a push kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lancaster! Hopkins lets Lancaster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Lancaster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hopkins steps in with a hook that catches Lancaster right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hopkins follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lancaster looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Lancaster shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a head kick that drops Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
Giuseppe 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.

Event: SFL 52 | Soviet Showdown
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Sole's leg. Sole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Sole moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Sole lands a jab.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Sole pushes him off.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Sole throws a chopping leg kick but Hopkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sole throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
As Sole backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins darts in trying to clinch
and Sole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Sole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Sole moves out of range easily.
Sole throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Sole with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Sole.
Sole throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Hopkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sole lands a left hand.
Sole lands a left hand.
Hopkins scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole working aggressively here.
Sole misses with some punches.
Sole misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Sole is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Sole lands a right hand.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins gets through Sole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Sole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Sole misses with a punch to the body.
Sole blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sole tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sole struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Sole.
Sole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sole.
Sole misses with some punches.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sole controls his hands.
Sole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Sole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hopkins uses from the top position.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Sole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sole looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hopkins has picked Sole up and slammed him! Sole can't keep hold of the triangle and Hopkins manages to pass to side control!
Hopkins working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Hopkins trying to control the position but Sole is working away.
Sole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopkins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Seppes Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sole is just content to waste time from the top position. Hopkins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hopkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Sole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hopkins tries to kick Sole off but Sole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Sole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sole misses.
Sole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sole throws a leg kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sole needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Sole finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Sole throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sole throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Sole settles back down.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Hopkins drives through and clinches with Sole against the cage.
Sole digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sole - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Sole jumps into guard, dragging Hopkins to the mat. #SUB2#
Sole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sole is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Sole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.#SUB2#
Hopkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopkins has managed to get both his arms back between Sole's legs - danger averted.
Sole wants to control the position but Hopkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sole works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Hopkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hopkins passes into half guard.
Sole trying to hold on to Hopkins's head to control him but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sole controls his leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Sole looking for submissions off his back.
Sole is trying to maintain the position but Hopkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Sole is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hopkins is staying active.
Jacks Sole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Sole misses
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Sole slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Sole moved away.
Sole avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Sole is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Sole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sole.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Sole down.
Sole slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Sole throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Sole's leg. Sole is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Sole.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Sole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Sole counters with an outside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Sole counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.#T2#
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sole looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Sole keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Sole misses.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Sole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Hopkins clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sole avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sole struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Sole avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Sole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Hopkins.
Sole tries to pull guard but Hopkins won't allow it.
Giuseppe Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Sole.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Sole tries to pull guard but Hopkins won't allow it. #BC2#
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sole thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it #CL#
and Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Sole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sole.
Sole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Sole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Hopkins.
Hopkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopkins to keep the fight standing.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacks Sole.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Sole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Sole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sole's elbow.
Sole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sole throws a head punch that misses.
Sole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sole avoids it.
Hopkins misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Hopkins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 47 | Atunes vs Alcala
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Romeo just misses with a punch to the body.
Romeo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romeo misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Romeo throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romeo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romeo. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romeo lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Romeo both land. Nice combination.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopkins tries to work over Romeo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romeo misses with the head strike.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romeo's elbow.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Romeo looks winded!
Romeo managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romeo.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romeo.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Romeo avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romeo misses with the head strike.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Romeo avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romeo.
Romeo blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
A short right from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Romeo misses with the head strike.
Romeo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
Romeo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Romeo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romeo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Romeo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romeo misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romeo if he has to take too many more of those.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romeo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romeo swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romeo missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Romeo moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
A jab from Romeo misses.
Hopkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #KD#
Hopkins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Romeo sprawling to the canvas! Romeo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hopkins finish him?! #ROC#Romeo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romeo throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice body kick.
Romeo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Romeo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hopkins wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SFL 41 | Hopkins vs Johnson
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Johnson misses the jab.
Hopkins moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Hopkins counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Johnson feints a jab promting Hopkins to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hopkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Johnson.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range. #T4#
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins slips a jab from Johnson.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T1#
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses the body punch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Johnson thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.#T4#
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.#T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Johnson catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Johnson misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range. #T2#
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 30 | Hopkins vs Romeo
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD#
Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Romeo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Romeo looks OK. Hopkins waves Romeo back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Romeo misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
A swing and a miss from Romeo.
Hopkins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romeo if he has to take too many more of those.
Romeo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romeo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Romeo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Romeo counter with a right hand.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romeo throws out the jab.
Romeo blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romeo! But no joy.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Romeo counters with a stiff right hand.
Romeo punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Romeo throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Romeo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romeo lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Romeo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romeo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Romeo cracks Hopkins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hopkins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romeo finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins lunges at Romeo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romeo's hand. #T3#
Romeo avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romeo.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Romeo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romeo! But no joy.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romeo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romeo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romeo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romeo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#That has opened up Anthony Romeo's cut even more.#KD2#
Romeo cracks Hopkins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hopkins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romeo finish him? #ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Romeo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Romeo throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Romeo throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romeo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeo takes one on the button.#ROC#Romeo is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Anthony Romeo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Romeo sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Romeo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##KD#
Hopkins sends Romeo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hopkins is motioning to the referee to let Romeo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Romeo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Romeo seems to have recovered his senses.
Romeo misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Romeo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romeo.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Romeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Romeo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hopkins! Romeo lets Hopkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romeo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing. #CUT#Anthony Romeo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Romeo takes one to the chin there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Romeo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 25 | Roid Rage
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujić avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a hook but Vujić avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vujić manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hopkins moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vujić pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vujić swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a head kick but Vujić moves out of range.
Vujić is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Vujić.
Hopkins moves forwards but Vujić connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Hopkins clinches up with Vujić and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vujić's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopkins tries to work over Vujić's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vujić is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Vujić's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Vujić breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vujić misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vujić has been working on his boxing with his coaches at the gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Vujić scores with a decent looking hook.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Vujić misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Hopkins moves out of range as Vujić strikes.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Nice defenses there by Vujić.
Vujić misses the body punch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Vujić.
Vujić looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.#T4#
Vujić falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Hopkins counters by clinching up. #BC#
Vujić manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vujić. That did some damage!
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vujić to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Vujić misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vujić blocks it well.
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
That's time! Vujić's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vujić throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vujić throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Vujić cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Vujić does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Vujić throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.#T1#
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#Krsto Vujić's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vujić avoids it.
Vujić wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Vujić won't want to take too many of those.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins working Vujić over with knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vujić.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vujić is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins landing knees to the body.
Hopkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Vujić manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Vujić.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3##CL2#
Hopkins forces Vujić back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head.
Vujić avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vujić is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Vujić misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Vujić moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHopkins.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vujić doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Vujić misses with a hook
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Krsto Vujić's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vujić takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hopkins fakes the leg kick and cracks Vujić in the body.
Vujić misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vujićs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vujić has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vujić there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand. #KD2#
Hopkins lands a big right hand that sends Vujić crashing to the mat! Hopkins stays standing though and waves Vujić back to his feet!#ROC2#Vujić is rocked!
Vujić misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
A less than humble Giuseppe Hopkins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Krsto Vujić spoke after the fight, saying 'Who loses a Win, wins a Loss'.

Event: SFL 16 | High Voltage
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev. #CL2#
Taneyev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hopkins pushes Taneyev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Taneyev avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Taneyev instigates a clinch.
Hopkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Taneyev blocks with his arms.
Taneyev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taneyev'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.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins. #T1#
Taneyev has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Taneyev tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins cracks Taneyev with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Taneyev instigates a clinch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Taneyev gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taneyev is defending well for now.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Taneyev as the two fighters clinch.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
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!
Taneyev blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Taneyev.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Taneyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taneyevs head.
Taneyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Taneyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Taneyev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well. #CL2#
Taneyev clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Taneyev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taneyev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taneyev.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Taneyev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Taneyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Hopkins lands a jab.
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Taneyev moves into the clinch.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taneyev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Taneyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taneyev throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Taneyev thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taneyev lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taneyev lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Taneyev sends Hopkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Taneyev is motioning to the referee to let Hopkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hopkins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Taneyev sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hopkins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 10 | Alpha Protocol
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Kowalski misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalski scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kowalski checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kowalski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD#
Hopkins lands a big head kick that sends Kowalski tumbling to the mat! Hopkins takes a step backwards and waves Kowalski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a huge right that knocks Kowalski out cold! Hopkins is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe 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.

Event: SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lomax.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomax can pounce on him.
Lomax with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Lomax counters with a left to the body.
Lomax throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Lomax finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Lomax.
Lomax misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Lomax misses with a double jab. #T1#
Lomax throws a poor cross that misses
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lomax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomax feints a counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Lomax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Lomax takes one on the button.#T2#
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomax. Lomax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Lomax thinks about the counter body kick.
Lomax lands with an overhand left.
Lomax connects with a single shot there.
Lomax avoids a kick to the body.
Lomax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lomax has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Lomax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Lomax.
Hopkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Lomax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Lomax.
Lomax scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomax takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lomax lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hopkins will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Lomax lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Lomax misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Lomax lands a glancing blow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Lomax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Lomax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lomax walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lomax dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lomax throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Lomax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Hopkins tests Lomax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Lomax - just one landing.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lomax! Hopkins is out on his feet! Lomax rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hopkins is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hopkins is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lomax!

Event: ETERNAL COMBAT
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Halo scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Halo! #CL#
Halo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halo has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins with a nice cross.
Halo lands with a straight right. Hopkins didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halo throws a counter high kick but Hopkins was just alert enough to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Halo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Halo.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Halo misses the jab.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
Halo wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halo has time to react.
Halo connects with a nice looking jab.
Halo thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Halo misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Halo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo lands with a cross. #CL#
Halo clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melchizedek Halo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Halo throws a right hand that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halo.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halo throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
It looked like Halo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halo tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Halo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo misses with a left hand
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Halo.
Halo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hopkins's head.#T2#
Halo throws a leg kick #KD2#
and as Halo resets, Hopkins pounces with a savage head kick that drops Halo to the mat! Halo looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Halo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with a straight right that drops Halo to the canvas! Will Halo beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Melchizedek Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'The game plan was wrong. We will re-watch the tape and figure out where we went wrong. '.

Event: RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Trigger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson Trigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trigger throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
Trigger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trigger lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trigger. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigger with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trigger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Trigger misses.
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Trigger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Trigger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trigger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trigger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins checks a low kick from Trigger.
Trigger misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trigger thinking. #KD#
Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Trigger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Trigger looks OK. Hopkins waves Trigger back to his feet!#ROC#
Trigger is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trigger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins cracks Trigger on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Trigger falls backwards against the cage. Hopkins follows up with more strikes that drop Trigger to his knees. Hopkins keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Trigger! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 35
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Khun shakes it off.
Khun lands with a straight right. Hopkins didn't see that one coming.
Khun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khun.
Khun throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Khun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khun cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
A big right from Khun misses.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Khun.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khun. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khun throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Khun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Khun lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Khun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khun misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Khun lands a glancing blow to the side of Hopkins's head.
The crowd cheers as Khun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Khun.
Khun misses the jab.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Khun throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Khun coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khun misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Gok Won Khun has been cut.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Khun tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khun. Hopkins shrugs it off though.
Khun lands a high kick!
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khun throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khun works the jab nicely.
Khun is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hopkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Khun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
A jab from Khun finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses. #T4##KD#
Hopkins drops Khun with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Khun looks back up at him and smiles so Hopkins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Khun is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Khun - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hopkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Giuseppe 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.

Event: RapidFC 51
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#TD2#
Donovan drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Hopkins kicks Donovan off and gets to his feet.
Donovan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donovan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Donovan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Donovan throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Donovan.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A left and a right from Donovan both land. Nice combination.
Donovan has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Donovan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Donovan ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donovan misses with a left hand
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donovan misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins drops Donovan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Donovan! Hopkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.

Event: RapidFC 47
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Trigger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trigger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Trigger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Trigger ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Trigger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trigger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trigger misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopkins pushes Trigger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Trigger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trigger tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Trigger back against the cage. #T1#
Trigger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trigger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trigger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Trigger landing knees to the head.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Trigger tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Trigger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trigger connects with a knee to the head.
Trigger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopkins's face.
Trigger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Trigger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Trigger avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Trigger won't want to take too many of those.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trigger is breathing heavily.
Hopkins pushes Trigger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Trigger moves into the clinch.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.#T2#
Trigger connects with a knee to the head.
Trigger tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins clobbers Trigger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trigger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trigger ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#CL#
Trigger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trigger takes a shot to the head.
Trigger cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trigger.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Our sources have told us that Trigger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trigger misses with a knee strike.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Trigger.
Trigger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trigger managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trigger has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins. #T3#
Trigger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trigger is defending well for now.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trigger avoids it.
Trigger looking to throw knees to the head but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
Trigger swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trigger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Trigger's body. Trigger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.#T4#
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Trigger shakes it off.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Trigger throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins tests Trigger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trigger.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Trigger.
Trigger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trigger with a body shot.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trigger misses with the combination. #CL#
Trigger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Trigger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Trigger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Trigger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins throws a hook but Trigger avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trigger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Trigger.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Trigger throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trigger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Trigger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Trigger - just one landing.
Trigger looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trigger manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Trigger.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Trigger.
Trigger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trigger under the eye.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trigger lands a jab to the nose.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Trigger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins misses with a straight left. #T2#
Trigger walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Trigger misses with the combination.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Trigger.
Trigger with a hook.
Trigger tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Trigger's body.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trigger misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins works over Trigger's head and body with a nice combination.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Trigger off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Trigger misses with a looping left.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Trigger avoids it with no problem.
Trigger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
A slow jab from Trigger misses its intended target.
Trigger throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trigger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trigger is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Trigger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Trigger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Trigger slips under a jab.
Trigger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trigger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trigger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Trigger moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Trigger cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.#T4#
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trigger throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Trigger tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Trigger looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trigger throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Trigger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Trigger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trigger takes a step back to recover.
Trigger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trigger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trigger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Trigger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackson Trigger's cut.
That's time! Trigger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hopkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Trigger rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Trigger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hopkins landing knees to the head.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Trigger avoids the damage to the body.
Trigger lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Jackson Trigger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopkins is working Trigger over against the cage.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins gets through Trigger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Trigger avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trigger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trigger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trigger doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Trigger throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Trigger moves out of range.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Trigger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins punishes Trigger's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Hopkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trigger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Trigger sees coming a mile off.
Trigger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
Hopkins with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins cracks Trigger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Trigger throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Trigger.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Trigger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins slips a jab from Trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Trigger's head back.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A slow jab from Trigger misses its intended target.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trigger's head backwards.
Trigger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Trigger is just out of range.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Trigger moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Trigger misses the target.
Trigger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trigger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins with a hook.
Trigger throws a body shot but no joy.
Trigger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Trigger misses the target.
Hopkins slips a jab from Trigger.
Trigger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Trigger moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trigger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Trigger cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Trigger throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trigger misses with a double jab.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Trigger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trigger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trigger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Trigger's cut.
That's time! Trigger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Trigger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Trigger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trigger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Trigger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Trigger.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Trigger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Trigger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trigger.
Trigger lands with a light punch inside.
Trigger avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Trigger has double underhooks. #T1#
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trigger lands an uppercut.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Trigger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trigger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hopkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Trigger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trigger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trigger lands a knee to the body.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Trigger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trigger scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Trigger working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
Trigger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Trigger.
Trigger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trigger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Trigger - that landed with a thud.
Trigger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Trigger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Trigger with a knee to the head.
Trigger throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins looking to throw knees to the head but Trigger is blocking nicely.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Trigger. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Trigger pushes Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Trigger with a knee to the head.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Trigger avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Trigger tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger. #T3#
Trigger avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Trigger unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trigger in his tracks.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trigger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trigger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trigger staying out of range there.
Trigger jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Trigger counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Trigger's ribs.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Trigger has managed to clinch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Trigger lands a knee to the head.
Trigger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
Trigger working aggressively here.
Trigger throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trigger.
Trigger is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Trigger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trigger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trigger.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger had his way with Giuseppe Hopkins in that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Trigger's cut.
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!
#R5#
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trigger on the side of the head.
Hopkins tests Trigger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trigger throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Trigger tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Trigger walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hopkins duly obliges.
Trigger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trigger ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Trigger misses the target.
Trigger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trigger.
Trigger moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins. #T1#
Trigger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins scores with a jab. Trigger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Trigger has managed to clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trigger scores with a shoulder strike.
Trigger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trigger lands a good knee to the midsection. Hopkins won't want to take too many of those.
Trigger lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trigger lands with a short shot to the head.
Trigger misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Trigger lands a good knee to the midsection. Hopkins won't want to take too many of those.
Trigger misses with a knee strike.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Jackson Trigger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trigger presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trigger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to circle away but Trigger has him pinned against the cage.
Trigger trying to land knees to the body.
Trigger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Trigger lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Trigger moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trigger is looking to clinch.
Hopkins thinks about the counter body kick.
Trigger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trigger's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trigger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Trigger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Trigger.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Trigger avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Trigger throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Trigger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins misses with a body kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trigger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trigger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Trigger.
Trigger misses with some punches.
Trigger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Trigger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
A left hand lands to the body for Trigger.
Trigger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trigger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins tries to break the clinch but Trigger is controlling the position.
Trigger lands a left hand.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Trigger.
A right hand to the body from Trigger.
A shot in the inside from Trigger.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trigger tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trigger lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trigger.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Trigger.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
Giuseppe 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.

Event: FARTMMA 54
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Mamaev throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Mamaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Mamaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mamaev.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins thows a body kick. Mamaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target. #T1#
Mamaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins misses with the body kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mamaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Mamaev lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Mamaev's head but Mamaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins swings for the body but Mamaev moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Mamaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mamaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Mamaev walks into a left hand.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Mamaev throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Mamaev avoids the punch easily.
Mamaev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Mamaev connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Mamaev takes one on the button.
Mamaev throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Mamaev moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Mamaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Mamaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Mamaev sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Mamaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Mamaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Mamaev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mamaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mamaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Mamaev moved away.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Mamaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Mamaev throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
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#
Mamaev throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamaev swings widly with a right hand
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Mamaev misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Mamaev throws a leg kick
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev. #T2#
Mamaev connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamaev can do to turn this around?
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamaev throws out the jab.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Mamaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Mamaev throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mamaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mamaev misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mamaev.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Mamaev counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mamaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hopkins has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Mamaev.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.#T4#
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Mamaev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mamaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamaev looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
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.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Mamaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Mamaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Mamaev's knee but Mamaev avoids it well.
Mamaev motions for Hopkins to come forward. Mamaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Mamaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Mamaev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Mamaev's shoulder, as Mamaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Mamaev moved out of range.
Mamaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Mamaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Mamaev misses with a body shot.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Mamaev shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamaev looks to throw a body kick
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Denis Mamaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamaev thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Mamaev tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Mamaev throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with a punch to the head.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Mamaev.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev. #T3#
Mamaev misses with a body shot
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
letting Mamaev counter with a right hand.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Mamaev's leg. Mamaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Mamaev sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamaev throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamaev off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Mamaev tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Mamaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Mamaev feints a counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Mamaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
A very excited looking Giuseppe Hopkins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FARTMMA 38
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamaev misses with a double jab.
Mamaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamaev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hopkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Mamaev pushes him off.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Mamaev ducked under it nicely.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins misses with a hook.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Mamaev.
Mamaev tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Mamaev checks it.
Mamaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Mamaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamaev under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Mamaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Mamaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamaev misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Mamaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Mamaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
Mamaev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Mamaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins catches Mamaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
and Mamaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamaev throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamaev doesn't seem phased though.
Mamaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Mamaev avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins clobbers Mamaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Mamaev's head but Mamaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mamaev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Mamaev counters with a body kick.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamaev misses the shot to the body.
Mamaev throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Mamaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamaev checks a leg kick.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hopkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mamaev 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.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.#T1#
Mamaev pushes Hopkins away with a front kick.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Mamaev slips under a jab.
Mamaev thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Mamaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
Mamaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamaev's head.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.#T2#
Mamaev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamaev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Mamaev ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Mamaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins jabs at Mamaev's body.
Mamaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Mamaev's head back.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Mamaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins motions for Mamaev to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Mamaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Mamaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins swings for the body but Mamaev moves out of range.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamaev.#T4#
Mamaev throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mamaev.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamaev.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamaev scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Mamaev tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamaev. Mamaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Mamaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev is trying to push Hopkins away but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Mamaev avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Mamaev takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Mamaev is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling him.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Mamaev trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mamaev into the cage.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamaev controls his hands.
Mamaev trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mamaev into the cage.
Hopkins looking to throw knees to the head but Mamaev is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hopkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mamaev slowing the pace effectively.
Mamaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mamaev tries to circle away but Hopkins has him pinned against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Mamaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamaev lands a shot to the body.
Mamaev trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mamaev into the cage.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Mamaev avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamaev won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Hopkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Denis Mamaev has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Mamaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Mamaev scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mamaev digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Giuseppe Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Mamaev blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Mamaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamaev managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Mamaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev'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.
#R4#
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamaev staying out of range there.
Mamaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamaev.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Mamaev counters with a left to the body.
Mamaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamaev avoided it.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamaev in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Mamaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Mamaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamaev.
Hopkins backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Mamaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamaev works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Mamaev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamaev. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Mamaev tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Mamaev.
Hopkins landing knees to the body.
Mamaev tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Mamaev back against the cage.
Mamaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Mamaev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev stalling in the clinch.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Mamaev wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Mamaev blocks with his arms.
Mamaev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Mamaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamaev effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Mamaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Mamaev's head.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
Mamaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Mamaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mamaev misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hopkins forces Mamaev back against the cage and clinches.
Mamaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins had his way with Denis Mamaev in that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hopkins misses the jab.
Mamaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Mamaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Mamaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Mamaev thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamaev's head.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins throws a body punch but Mamaev moves out of range. #T1#
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamaev counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a series of strikes that have Mamaev backpedaling.
Mamaev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamaev swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Mamaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Denis Mamaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamaev under the eye.
Hopkins works Mamaev's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Mamaev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamaev.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Mamaev. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mamaev wants to stall.
Mamaev is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hopkins has denied him.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Mamaev can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Mamaev managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Mamaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Mamaev managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamaev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hopkins up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mamaev as the two fighters clinch.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamaev is trying to break free.
Mamaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mamaev stalling against the cage.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Giuseppe 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.

Event: FARTMMA 31
Date: Apr 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Killer drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Killer.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Killer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer misses with a body punch.
A short left from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Killer's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Killer.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Killer tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer blocking some punches.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Hopkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Killer won't want to take too many of those.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Killer 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.
Hopkins with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Venom Killer has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Killer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins landing knees to the body.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Killer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Killer drops to his knees and Hopkins pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins! Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.
Venom Killer spoke after the fight, saying 'He hits like a venom'.

Event: FARTMMA 27
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Knight misses.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Hopkins cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jason Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Knight cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Knight.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Knight lands a head shot.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Hopkins clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight misses with some punches.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins working Knight over with knees to the body.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
A knee to the head by Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knight looks winded!
Hopkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knight in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hopkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hopkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hopkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Knight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hopkins working Knight over with knees to the body.
Knight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hopkins crunches a lovely knee into Knight's ribcage.#T3#
Hopkins working Knight over with knees to the body.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins landing knees to the head.
Hopkins connects with a knee to the head.
Hopkins with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hopkins. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knight in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hopkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins prevents Knight from breaking the clinch.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Knight throws a combination that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins motions for Knight to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Knight takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Knight shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!
Knight throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Knight moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Knight staying out of range there.#CL#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Hopkins.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Hopkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD#
Hopkins drops Knight with a big knee straight up the middle! Knight is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?#CL#
Hopkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins has Knight pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Knight is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hopkins - that's hurt Knight badly! Oh, another knee lands and Knight is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Knight doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: FARTMMA 22
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Killer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Venom Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Killer is wise to it.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Killer moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Killer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killer.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killer is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins scores with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Killer. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab. #T2#
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Killer saw it coming and moves away.
Killer checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins jabs at Killer's body.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hopkins is looking to slow Killer down with leg kicks.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Killer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Killer is wise to it.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Hopkins swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killer throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Killer checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Killer jabs at Hopkins's body.
A big right from Killer misses.
Killer swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
A big right from Killer misses.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Killer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killer checks it well.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Killer moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Killer throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Killer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Killer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Killer's head.
Killer cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Killer connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Killer. Beautiful body shot.
Killer misses with a double jab
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Killer.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Killer sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Killer avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Killer there.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Killer moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Killer.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Killer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Killer jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Killer looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hopkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Killer has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins slips a jab from Killer.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killer slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
A big left from Hopkins misses. #T3#
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins lunges at Killer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killer's hand.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Hopkins takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Killer.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Killer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killer on the side of the head.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.#T4#
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Killer.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Killer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a push kick.
Killer jabs at Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Venom Killer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hopkins stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins throws a counter combo.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Killer misses with a double jab. #T1#
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Killer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Killer misses.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards Killer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins blocks a jab.#T2#
Killer swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins cracks Killer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killer lands a head shot.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Venom Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Killer cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer. #T3#
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Killer's head back.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Killer throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Some bone on bone action there as Killer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Killer.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Killer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Venom Killer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Killer tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Killer throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Killer connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Killer avoids it well.
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Killer.#T1#
Hopkins misses the jab.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Killer sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Killer misses.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killer checks a leg kick nicely.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Killer misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Killer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Killer lands a jab to the head.
Killer works the jab nicely.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Hopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
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!
Killer blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Killer scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.
Hopkins throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Venom Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Jab from Hopkins.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Hopkins keeps Killer at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Killer blocks a jab.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
A bone on bone clash there as Killer blocks the leg kick.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Killer misses.
Hopkins tries to work over Killer's front leg with a kick but Killer checks it.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killer's corner calls for a 1-2. Killer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Killer catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
Killer takes one to the side of the head.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Killer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer!
Killer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killer down.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Killer misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Killer slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Killer lands the left hand.
Hopkins lands a head kick. Killer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer scores with a body shot.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Venom Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Venom Killer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: FARTMMA 19
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Killer looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses with a hook.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a straight right. #T1#
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Killer thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Killer misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Venom Killer has been cut.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Killer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Hopkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Hopkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killer looks winded!
Hopkins working Killer over with knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Hopkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Hopkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Killer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killer's gas tank.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Killer won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Hopkins scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins working Killer over with knees to the body.
A short left from Hopkins.
Hopkins is leaning against Killer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins crunches a lovely knee into Killer's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Hopkins - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Hopkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hopkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins landing knees to the body.
Hopkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Hopkins lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hopkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Venom Killer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Killer lands with an overhand left.
Killer throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Killer throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Killer throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
A solid body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killer connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Killer staying out of range there.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Killer.#T2#
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Killer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Killer throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Killer slips under a jab from Hopkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Killer slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Killer is out of range.
Killer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killer looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Killer.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Hopkins moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Killer saw that one coming.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Killer tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killer misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Killer does it's job there.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Hopkins. #T4#
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Killer's front leg but catches the back leg as Killer tries to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Killer throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Killer throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Killer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Killer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Killer misses with a hook.
Killer misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Venom Killer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Killer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Killer moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Killer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Killer.
A shot to the body from Killer misses
and Hopkins counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Killer misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Killer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hopkins - the referee stops the clock and Killer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hopkins. Killer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Killer is out of range.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Killer takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins jabs at Killer's body.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Killer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Killer. That did some damage!
Killer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killer tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Killer jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Killer misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Venom Killer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins looks to throw a body kick
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Killer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Killer lands with an overhand left.
Killer throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Killer.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Killer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Killer blocks a jab.
Hopkins slips a jab from Killer.#T1#
Killer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Killer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Killer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Killer checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Nice uppercut there from Killer.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Killer misses.
Killer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Killer checks it.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Killer manages to avoid it.
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!
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer's corner calls for a 1-2. Killer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins lands a two punch combo.
Killer is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins motions for Killer to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killer moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Killer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Killer.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Killer.
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Killer misses.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Killer checks it.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Hopkins moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Hopkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Killer off balance momentarily.
Killer misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Killer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins had his way with Venom Killer in that round.
The cut man is working on Venom Killer's cut.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killer on the side of the head.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.
Killer misses the jab.
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Killer.
Killer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Killer manages to avoid it.#T1#
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killer down.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins blocks a jab.#T2#
Donk. Hopkins catches Killer right on the button with a cross.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Killer misses with a body kick.
Killer scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Killer misses the jab.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Killer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.#T3#
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venom Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Killer knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer scores with a jab.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Killer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Killer misses.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Giuseppe Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giuseppe Hopkins.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.
In defeat, Venom Killer stepped up to the mic, saying 'He hits like a venom'.

Event: FARTMMA 14 : BAD BLOOD
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Charled tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Charled was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charled is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charled checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charled connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charled scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Charled gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charled moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charled scores with a jab.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Charled tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Charled circles away.
Charled connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Charled swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Charled tried to counter with a leg kick but Hopkins avoided it.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Charled moves out of range.
Charled throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Charled is wise to it.
Charled's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charled scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charled.
Charled throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Benson Charled has been cut.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Charled steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Charled dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Charled throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Charled's ribs.
Charled swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Charled ducked under it nicely.
Charled swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a huge left! Charled is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hopkins isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Charled from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hopkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.

Event: FARTMMA 10
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gently lands an overhand right.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Gently avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gently throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Gently is avoiding it.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Gently throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gently misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gently connects with a high kick.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Gently throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gently, right into the meat.
Gently uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.#T1#
Gently misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Gently gets tackled into the cage by Hopkins. Hopkins maintains the clinch.
Gently misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gently.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gently's efforts to push away.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head.
Hopkins misses with a knee to the head.
Gently wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gently misses with a knee strike.
Hopkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gently blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Gently breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Gently.
Gently slips a jab from Hopkins.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Gently does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gently needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Gently throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gently misses with a low kick.
Gently definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hopkins has closed the distance and engaged Gently in a clinch. #T2#
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gently.
Gently misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gently is defending well for now.
A short left from Gently.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins scores with a knee to the head.
Gently lands a left hand.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins looking to throw knees to the head but Gently is blocking nicely.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Gently throws a head punch that misses.
Gently lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gently's efforts to push away.
Gently wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gently fails to land.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Gently breaks the clinch.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gently uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gently throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Gently.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Gently moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
The fighters circling - Gently throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gently scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gently is defending well for now.
Gently throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Hopkins.
Gently has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gently has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Gently's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
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!
Gently is working Hopkins over against the cage.
Gently is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Gently misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gently is breathing heavily.
Gently wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Gently avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Gently backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Gently's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gently backwards.
Gently lands an uppercut.
Gently misses with a punch on the inside.
Gently doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Gently breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gently pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Gently's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gently. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Gently counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Gently.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Gently moves out of range.
Gently throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gently misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins defending well as Gently loads up on a big left hand.
TouchMe Gently is winning the standup battle so far.
Gently misses with a low kick.
Gently slips a straight right by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Gently.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Gently uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Gently moves out of range.
Gently is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Gently.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins slips a jab from Gently.#T1#
Hopkins swings for the body but Gently moves out of range. #CL2#
Hopkins rushes Gently and presses him up against the cage.
Gently blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gently cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Gently pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gently.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gently misses with the head strike.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gently swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hopkins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hopkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gently misses with the head strike.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Gently fails to land.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Gently escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gently attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Gently moved out of range nicely.
Gently lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gently misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Gently misses with a head kick.
Gently is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gently misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Gently fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD2#
Hopkins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gently sprawling to the canvas! Gently rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hopkins finish him?! #ROC2#
Gently is rocked!#CL2#
Hopkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Gently is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gently - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Hopkins, and another! Gently is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins lands a jab.
Heston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Heston.
Hopkins throws a hook but Heston blocks it.
Heston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Heston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Heston is rocked!
Hopkins lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Heston up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hopkins from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Heston's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!

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