Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Panda shoots and misses
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda lands a lovely overhand right.
Panda tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Panda rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
Hopkins wants to break free but Panda has control. #T1##BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda misses with a left hand
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.#CL#
Panda has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Panda works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopkins is controlling Panda's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopkins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.#T1##TD#
Panda feints and as Hopkins raises his hands in defense, Panda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Hopkins wants to hit a sweep here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hopkins there!
Panda controlling from mount.
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Panda wants to take his opponent's back but Hopkins doesn't allow it.
Panda prevents Hopkins from getting the reversal.
Panda controlling from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Hopkins reaches up to try and control the position but Panda seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hopkins rolls and tries to escape and now Panda has his back!
Panda gets his hands free as Hopkins looks to control.
Panda has good solid back control here.
Hopkins tries to roll but Panda sticks to his back.
Panda controls the action.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Panda.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panda continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Panda there.
Panda lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Panda clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Panda looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Panda catches Hopkins right on the button with a cross.
Panda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Panda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panda blocks it well.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Panda shrugs it off. #T1##CL#
Panda clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda misses with the combination.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Panda misses with the combination.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda throws a shot to the body.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panda stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panda trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Panda content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Hopkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hopkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
D.D Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panda, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D.D Panda!

Event: C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Hopkins misses. #TD#
Haden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Haden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hopkins taking a bit of punishment here - Haden scoring with strikes.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Hopkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haden scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hopkins!
Haden punching from mount but Hopkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Haden controlling the position easily from mount.
Haden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound.
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
Haden 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.
Haden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden with a couple of short strikes.
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden prevents Hopkins from getting the reversal.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hopkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hopkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden with good strikes from the mount here!
Hopkins can't escape the position.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Haden landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
That's time! Haden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Haden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haden blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.
Haden lands the left hand.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Haden.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden has control of an arm but Hopkins manages to advance to Haden's back!
Hopkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T1#
Haden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hopkins controls the position.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Haden right now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Hopkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hopkins is trying to stick to Haden's back but Haden is turning into Hopkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hopkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haden.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haden.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haden cracks Hopkins with a solid left hand.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden 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.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Haden passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Haden is putting a hurting on Hopkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haden staying calm.
Haden looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Haden with the ground and pound but Hopkins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden slips a nice elbow through Hopkins's hands, connecting with Hopkins's forehead.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Haden finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Haden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haden.
Hopkins has his hands on Haden's head, controlling the position.
Haden is stalling in the full guard.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.#T1#
Haden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haden wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haden throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haden moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Haden - just one landing.
Hopkins defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Haden.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hopkins misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haden finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Haden needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Haden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a head kick that drops Haden to the mat! Haden scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Haden scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Haden moved away.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Haden on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden shoots and misses
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
Haden looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden 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: C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopkins's brow.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Beach tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands an elbow just above Beach 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beach is defending well for now.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Beach.
Hopkins avoids the elbow strike from Beach, against the cage.
Hopkins presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach looks to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a flying knee that drops Beach! Hopkins dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
That kick from Haskins tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Hopkins 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.
Haskins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haskins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Haskins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haskins.
Nice body kick there by Hopkins.
Hopkins jabs at Haskins's body.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haskins.
Haskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Haskins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haskins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haskins under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Haskins off balance momentarily.
Haskins misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haskins punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haskins - that will leave a mark!
Haskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haskins is breathing heavily.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Dwayne Haskins's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Haskins.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haskins avoids a kick to the body.
Haskins misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Haskins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haskins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a right hand from hell and Haskins is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tory Hopkins!
An out of breath Tory Hopkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C249: Perkele vs Matsuzaka
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Haden slips a jab from Hopkins.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Haden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haden.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Haden scores with a hook.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haden counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Haden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Haden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Jab from Haden.
Haden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haden.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haden. That did some damage!#TD2#
Haden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hopkins!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Hopkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Haden connects with a decent elbow.
Haden wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hopkins!
Hopkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Haden punching from mount but Hopkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Haden controlling from mount.
Hopkins reaches up and holds on to Haden to control the position.
Hopkins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haden tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Haden is landing with some decent strikes but Hopkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haden on the ground.#T4#
Haden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hopkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Haden tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away.
Hopkins taking shots to the head.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away.
Haden looking to finish with strikes here!
Hopkins is looking to improve his position but Haden isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Haden dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haden closes the distance and clinches up with Hopkins, looking for a takedown. Haden pushes Hopkins against the cage but Hopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haden throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Haden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Haden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Haden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Haden on that attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Haden as he connects with a hook.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tory Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.#TD2#
Haden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haden working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopkins pulls Haden in close to his closed guard and prevents Haden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haden forces his way into half guard.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hopkins wants to control but Haden is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Hopkins wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Haden controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haden throws a good cross that connects.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Haden's body.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Haden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Haden ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Haden checks it.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Haden connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hopkins - the referee stops the clock and Haden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hopkins. Haden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Haden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hopkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Haden from advancing position.
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haden.
Haden trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haden working over Hopkins with some ground and pound. Hopkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haden is working away from the top position though.
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hopkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Hopkins is looking to control Haden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Haden scores with a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Haden sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haden is pushing down on Hopkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hopkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Haden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haden is pressing down on Hopkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hopkins is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haden 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Duggan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan lands with a right hand.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Duggan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duggan is looking to clinch.
Duggan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duggan off to one side.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duggan.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duggan.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Duggan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Duggan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Duggan moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins lunges at Duggan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duggan's hand.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duggan throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Duggan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duggan tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Duggan digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Duggan works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Duggan looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins scores with a nice body kick.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duggan tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duggan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duggan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Duggan jabs at Hopkins's body.
Duggan scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Duggan wants to clinch but Hopkins slips to the side
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duggan on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duggan checks a leg kick.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Duggan slips the punch.#T3#
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duggan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Duggan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Duggan.
Duggan misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Duggan was not able to check.
Duggan tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duggan throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Duggan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice 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!
A left lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Duggan throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Duggan moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Duggan checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan tries to counter with a clinch but Hopkins shakes him off and moves away.
Duggan connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
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#
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duggan throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Duggan lands with a cross.
Duggan walks into a left hand.
Duggan scores with a push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duggan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Duggan moves into the clinch.
Duggan blocks an elbow strike from Hopkins.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action. #BC2#
Duggan breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duggan with the inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duggan's corner calls for a 1-2. Duggan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Duggan.
The fighters circling - Duggan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duggan throws a combination. Hopkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Duggan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duggan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from Duggan misses.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Duggan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan 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.
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!
Duggan takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Duggan off the cage and back into range.
Duggan throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Duggan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Duggan.
Duggan misses with a leg kick
and Duggan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan with a nice calf kick.
Hopkins drops Duggan with a naaaaasty hook - Duggan is in real trouble here! Hopkins dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Our winner, Tory Hopkins, 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: C198: Ochoa vs Kahn
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Higgins manages to step out the way in time.#KD#
Higgins lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Higgins takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hopkins is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tory Hopkins has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
Higgins thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Higgins ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hopkins out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C191: Bonaparte vs Cubbedge II
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Tribute swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tribute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Tribute moves away and avoids it.
Tribute throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Tribute only half commits.
Tribute moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
It looked like Tribute was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Tribute.
Hopkins moves out of range as Tribute throws a body kick. #T1#
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Tribute down.
A jab from Tribute misses.
Tribute 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 throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Tribute throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tribute lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tribute pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Tribute throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Tribute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tribute lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tribute misses with a looping right.
As Tribute backs off Hopkins throws a huge counter combo but Tribute manages to avoid it all.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a low kick.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Tribute lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins misses the jab.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Tribute throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.#T4#
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Tribute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribute.
Tribute chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute blocks the body kick.
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 Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
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#
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Tribute counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Tribute connects with a high kick.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Tribute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tribute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tribute is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Tribute finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tribute slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Tribute thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Tribute plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Tribute counters with a solid body kick.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Tribute 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 avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tribute scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tribute swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hopkins throws a body punch but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Tribute checks it.
Tribute cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Tribute.#T4#
Tribute throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Tribute throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Tribute throws a combination. Hopkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a leg kick.
Tank Tribute is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tribute lands with a good body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tribute there.
Decent striking displayed by Tribute there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with an uppercut.
Tribute 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 hook but Tribute blocks it.#T1#
Hopkins misses the jab.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Tribute avoids it.
Tribute checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Tribute lands a body shot.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Tribute checks it.
Tribute throws a quick counter head kick but Hopkins was just out of range.
Tribute throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Tribute fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tribute sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribute, as that shot connected.
Hopkins moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tribute with a body shot.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tribute.#T4#
Tribute lands a head kick!
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tribute.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage.
Tribute throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Tribute showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tribute 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
During a confident post fight interview, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C183: Frost vs Ochoa
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
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 leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hopkins - that will leave a mark!
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Hopkins 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 slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson is wise to it.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.#T1#
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hallbjornsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Hallbjornsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson 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!
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Hallbjornsson settles back down.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Hallbjornsson is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
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.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Hallbjornsson's body. #T4#
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson steps away.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Hallbjornsson finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hallbjornsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD2#
Hopkins cracks Hallbjornsson 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 Hallbjornsson to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hallbjornsson with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Hallbjornsson coming out on top.#T3#
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Hallbjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Hallbjornsson coming out on top.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hopkins tries to work over Hallbjornsson's front leg with a kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hallbjornsson with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson connects with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson backing away here, and Hopkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hopkins defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins moves out of range as Hallbjornsson strikes.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallbjornsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
A solid body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallbjornsson.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swinging wildly here.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Hallbjornsson misses
and Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallbjornsson in his tracks.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
letting Hallbjornsson 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!
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Hallbjornsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hallbjornsson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
A relieved looking Adils Hallbjornsson 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: C176: Corassa vs Apollo
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kisei swinging wildly here.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Kisei's body.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Kisei swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from 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!
Hopkins throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Kiso Kisei has been cut.
Hopkins takes one on the button.#T1#
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kisei slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Kisei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kisei lands a jab.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Kisei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Kisei slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Decent striking displayed by Kisei there.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
We've been told by Kisei's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kisei cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Kisei steps away.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab. #T3#
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Hopkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Hopkins takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Kisei throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Kisei jumps back.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Kisei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Kisei.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins cracks Kisei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kisei jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kiso Kisei's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Kisei misses.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Kisei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Kisei ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a jab when Kisei was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Kisei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kisei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kisei takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kisei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kisei. Beautiful body shot.
Kisei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kisei.
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Kiso Kisei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Kisei moves out of range easily.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kisei. That snapped Hopkins's head back. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Kisei lands a head shot.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisei connects with a nice looking jab.
Kisei tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Nice jab there from Kisei.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kisei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Kisei throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Kisei.
Kisei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kisei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Kisei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back. #T4#
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kisei connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick.
Kisei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Kisei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Kisei lands the left hand.
Jab from Kisei.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kisei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Kisei throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kiso Kisei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Kisei avoids it with no problem.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Kisei.
Kisei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Kisei throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Kisei throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Kisei lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Kisei.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Kisei misses.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kisei blocks it well.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kisei. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
Kisei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kisei is rocked!
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Oh Kisei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei seems to have got his legs back now.
Kisei checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kisei throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Kisei moves his leg out of the way.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kisei blocks it well.
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiso Kisei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Kisei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Kisei moved out of range nicely.
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Kisei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Kisei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kisei jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kisei misses the jab.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.#T3#
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kisei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kisei scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Kisei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kisei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei 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.
Kisei misses with a hook
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Kisei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Kisei checks it.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisei is just out of range.
Kisei scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that drops Kisei like a sack of potatoes! Hopkins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Haskins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Haskins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haskins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haskins counters with a nice uppercut.
Haskins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haskins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Haskins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
A combination from Haskins does no damage.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Haskins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haskins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hopkins cracks Haskins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haskins is out of range. #T1#
Haskins misses with a looping left.
Haskins lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Haskins darts in and clinches Hopkins up against the cage.
Haskins tries to break free but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Haskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Haskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haskins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haskins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haskins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haskins lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
A left lands for Hopkins.#T2#
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Haskins saw it coming and moves away.
Haskins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Haskins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haskins's head backwards.
Haskins throws a sloppy head kick
and Haskins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haskins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Haskins.
Haskins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haskins slips a jab from Hopkins.
Haskins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haskins tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins wants to slow Haskins down by chopping away at his legs.
Haskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haskins throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body
and Haskins counters with a right hand to the body.
Haskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haskins.#T3#
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haskins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Dwayne Haskins's cut even more.
Haskins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haskins thinking.
Haskins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Haskins throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Haskins checks it.
Haskins blocks a jab.
Haskins throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Haskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.#T4##CL2#
Haskins drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Haskins.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Haskins controls his hands.
Haskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it. #BC2#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Haskins misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Haskins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haskins just manages to avoid it.
Haskins blocks a leg kick.
Haskins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Haskins forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Haskins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins is leaning against Haskins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haskins looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haskins is defending well for now.
Haskins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haskins throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Haskins's cut.
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#
Haskins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Haskins misses the target.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haskins.
Haskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haskins connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haskins.
Haskins throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haskins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Haskins misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haskins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haskins misses with a hook.#T1#
Haskins misses with a looping left.
Haskins lands the left hand.
Haskins 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.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haskins.
Haskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range.
Haskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haskins scores with a head kick. #KD#
Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Haskins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Haskins looks OK. Hopkins waves Haskins back to his feet!#ROC#Haskins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haskins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haskins is breathing heavily.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Haskins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Haskins leaves his chin hanging out and Hopkins seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Haskins crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tory Hopkins!
An out of breath Tory Hopkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C147: Kahn vs. Taneyev 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Bautista lands with a straight right. Hopkins didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Bautista connects with a single shot there.
Bautista thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Bautista takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautista.
Bautista avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bautista.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bautista was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bautista.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Bautista moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Bautista avoids the punch easily.
Bautista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Bautista missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bautista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bautista getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bautista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Bautista misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bautista throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bautista checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hopkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bautista - the referee stops the clock and Hopkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bautista. Hopkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Bautista's leg. Bautista is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bautista misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bautista thinking.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Bautista connects with an inside leg kick.
Bautista lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bautista connects with a nice looking jab.
Bautista lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Bautista counters with a stiff right hand.
Bautista avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Bautista misses with a left hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bautista moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bautista connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Bautista finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bautista misses with a body shot.
Bautista just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Bautista.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bautista scores with a nice strike.
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? #T4#
Hopkins throws the left hand but Bautista avoids the punch easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bautista - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Bautista moved away.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Bautista releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bautista looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Bautista avoids the punch easily.
Bautista scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Bautista is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bautista digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Bautista slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bautista thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Bautista takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Bautista throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Bautista manages to avoid it.
Bautista misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Bautista scores with a hook.
Bautista swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Bautista gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bautista throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins slips a jab from Bautista.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Bautista's body. Bautista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
Bautista throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bautista scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bautista throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Bautista misses.
Bautista keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Bautista on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crunch! Bautista slams his shin into Hopkins's torso.#T2#
Bautista misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bautista throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bautista slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Bautista was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bautista scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bautista takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bautista as he connects with a hook.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Bautista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bautista scores with a spinning back kick!
Bautista missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Bautista finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bautista lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Bautista misses with a body shot.
Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bautista misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Bautista cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range as Bautista throws a body kick.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Bautista sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bautista bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Bautista as he connects with a hook.
Bautista fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Bautista takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Bautista saw that one coming.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but Bautista checks it
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Bautista seems unphased.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses
and Bautista counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bautista misses with a kick to the body
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Bautista tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drax Bautista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautista with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bautista is able to avoid easily.
Bautista misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bautista stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Bautista moved away.
Jab by Bautista.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Bautista sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bautista scores with a shot to the body.
Bautista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautista lands with a cross.
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.#T1#
Bautista looks to throw a body kick
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Bautista tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bautista was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Bautista scores with a one two! Hopkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hopkins cracks Bautista with a good jab.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bautista.
Hopkins moves out of range as Bautista throws a body kick.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Bautista checks it.#T2#
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bautista misses with a body shot.
Bautista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Bautista 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Bautista's torso.
Nice body kick there by Bautista.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bautista - that will leave a mark!
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bautista.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautista.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Bautista is rocked!
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bautista.
Bautista is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Bautista seems to have recovered his senses.
Bautista blocks a leg kick.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins stuns Bautista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bautista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bautista misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Bautista toppling to the canvas! Bautista scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautista misses with a kick to the body.
Bautista misses with a body kick.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bautista manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista misses with a looping left.
Bautista's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bautista throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
Good work by Bautista as he checks the leg kick.
Bautista misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bautista.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Bautista was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bautista looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bautista is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Bautista looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bautista misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bautista just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Bautista down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bautista 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drax Bautista!
Drax Bautista 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: C138: Bong vs. Kilgore
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Womba walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Womba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Womba pushes down on Hopkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Womba seems to be working for a kimura but Hopkins defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
Womba wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Womba wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Womba connects with a nice short shot to Hopkins's temple.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well. #SUB2#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womba missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Womba wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Womba is stalling here. Hopkins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Womba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hopkins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Womba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hopkins wants to stand but Womba has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Hopkins won't allow Womba to sweep him here. #T3#
Womba keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Womba is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up. #SUB2#
Womba has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hopkins wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Womba's closed guard. He's half up but Womba has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Womba pivots and extends the arm, Hopkins falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Womba! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C131: Brown vs. Mumu
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Dickinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson with the inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Hopkins 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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Dickinson cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dickinson lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
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 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins. #T1#
Dickinson is looking to land body kicks.
Dickinson thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dickinson lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
Dickinson misses with a body kick.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Dickinson manages to step out the way in time.
Dickinson throws a shot to the body.
Dickinson punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Dickinson finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses. #T2#
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dickinson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Dickinson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Good shot there by Dickinson.
Dickinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Dickinson motions for Hopkins to come forward. Dickinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickinson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dickinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Dickinson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Dickinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hopkins works Dickinson's body with a nice hook.
Dickinson connects with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Dickinson's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dickinson lands with a shot to the body.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Dickinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Dickinson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins lands a jab to Dickinson's midsection.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dickinson under the eye.
Dickinson cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Dickinson with a nice cross.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dickinson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dickinson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab from Hopkins.
Dickinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dickinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Dickinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dickinson lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.#T1#
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Dickinson moved away.
Dickinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Dickinson 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.
Dickinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickinson counters with a two punch combo.
Dickinson thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Dickinson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
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, Dickinson has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left lands for Dickinson.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickinson 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 swings widly with a right hand
and Dickinson counters with a nice body kick.
Dickinson scores with a shot to the body.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins tests Dickinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dickinson digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Dickinson moved away.
Dickinson misses with a kick to the body.
Dickinson with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickinson cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.#T4#
Dickinson misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dickinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Dickinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Dickinson sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Dickinson avoids it this time.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dickinson with a body shot.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Dickinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dickinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dickinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins sizes up Dickinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins motions for Dickinson to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dickinson lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins wants to slow Dickinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dickinson thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Dickinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Sean Dickinson's cut is getting worse.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Dickinson moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Dickinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dickinson's knee momentarily.
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?
Dickinson thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Dickinson stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dickinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hopkins backs away, Dickinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Dickinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins feints a counter leg kick.
Dickinson throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Dickinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins jabs at Dickinson's body.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickinson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Dickinson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dickinson.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Sean Dickinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a crisp one two that drops Dickinson! Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dickinson to his feet! Dickinson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dickinson is rocked!
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dickinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Dickinson's head but Dickinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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 Sean Dickinson.
Well Dickinson 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
A very excited looking Sean Dickinson 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: C126: Road vs. Chellios
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins thumps Tofail with a low kick.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tofail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tofail will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Tofail saw that one coming.
Tofail looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tofail is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Tofail pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Tofail manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Tofail saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tofail. #T1#
Tofail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Tofail coming out on top.
Tofail shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tofail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tofail doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tofail feints a counter leg kick.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Tofail is out of range.
Tofail closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins thuds his shin into the meat of Tofail's side.
Tofail takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Tofail avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Tofail there.#T2#
Tofail buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tofail thows a body kick. Hopkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Tofail ducked under it nicely.
Tofail lands with a shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
And Tofail responds with a good body kick, but Hopkins manages to step out the way in time.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tofail scores with a hook.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tofail slips under a jab.#T3#
Tofail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tofail lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tofail throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Tofail saw that one coming.
Tofail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Tofail.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Tofail off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Tofail counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check. #T4#
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tofail dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tofail misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Tofail counters with a straight right hand.
Tofail throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Hopkins gets a clinch.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tofail wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Tofail controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins. #BC2#
Tofail breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
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 Tory 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#
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Tofail's shoulder, as Tofail tries to avoid the shot.
Tofail flicks out a counter leg kick but Hopkins steps away.
Tofail misses with a body shot.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Tofail's shoulder, as Tofail tries to avoid the shot.
Tofail looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tofail keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tofail throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tofail. That did some damage!
Tofail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tofail. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Tofail counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins swings for the body but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail lands a lovely overhand right.
Tory Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tofail is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tofail has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Tofail moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins takes a swing at Tofail's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
Tofail appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins with a hook.
Tofail lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tofail.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tofail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tofail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tofail throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tofail with the inside leg kick.
Tofail swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Tofail ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tofail 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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins jabs Tofail to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Tofail takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tofail getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tofail throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tofail counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tofail is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins clobbers Tofail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tofail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Tofail takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tofail.
Tofail ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tofail doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tofail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Tofail counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Tofail.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tofail.
Tofail misses with a double jab
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
enabling Tofail to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Tofail blocks a jab.
Tofail throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
Tofail misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Tofail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Tofail sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tofail on the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Tofail off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tofail moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tofail if he has to take too many more of those.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Tofail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tofail.
Tofail misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Tofail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tofail's sensitive parts.
Jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Tofail finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tofail.
Hopkins lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tofail! But no joy.
Tofail digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tobig Tofail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Tofail ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTofail.
Tofail throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tofail tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tofail lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tofail throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Tofail moves out of range.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tofail throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Tofail scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tofail misses.
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Tofail counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hopkins! Tofail lets Hopkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Tofail. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tofail 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 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
Tobig Tofail 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: C117: Al Balushi vs. Ji-Woo
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Womba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Womba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Womba throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Womba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Womba goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Womba backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Womba.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Womba controls the action.
Hopkins gets through Womba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Womba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Womba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Womba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Womba goes for a takedown attempt but Hopkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Womba momentarily.
Womba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Womba misses with a straight left.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Womba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#Dubaku Womba's cut is getting worse.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Womba on the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Womba misses.
Womba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Womba moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Womba moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womba.#TD#
Womba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Womba postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Womba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hopkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Hopkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Womba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Womba trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Womba tries for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
Womba throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hopkins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins trying to control but Womba postures up.
Womba controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tory Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
That's time! Womba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Womba digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Womba tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Womba tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Womba tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Womba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Womba avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Womba steps away.
Hopkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Womba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Womba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Womba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Womba off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#Dubaku Womba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Womba connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Womba slips the punch.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Womba.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Womba staying out of range there.
Womba tries to counter with a takedown but Hopkins is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Womba slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Womba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Womba has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Womba.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
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 slips a jab from Womba.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Womba.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Womba steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womba.#T3#
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Womba misses.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Womba throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Womba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Womba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
A short left from Hopkins. #CUT2#Jeez, Dubaku Womba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Womba.
Tory Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins cracks Womba with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C111: Murhaa vs. Wojcik
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins lands a jab to Sullivan's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sullivan 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.
Sullivan 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 ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Sullivan is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Sullivan misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Hopkins thuds his shin into the meat of Sullivan's side.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins 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 swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Sullivan steps away.#T2#
Sullivan misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Sullivan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
A solid body kick from Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Hopkins thinks about the counter body kick.
Jack Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands with a cross. #T4#
Sullivan connects with an inside leg kick.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins moves forwards but Sullivan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Sullivan avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sullivan throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him. #T1#
Sullivan connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Sullivan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sullivan scores with a jab.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sullivan scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Sullivan slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Sullivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
Sullivan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Sullivan had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sullivan.
Sullivan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3##KD#
Sullivan lands a big shot that drops Hopkins! Can he finish him? #ROC#Hopkins is rocked!
Sullivan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopkins is still in real trouble! Can Sullivan finish him?
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopkins wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan passes into half guard. #T4#
Hopkins tries to kick Sullivan off but Sullivan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sullivan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sullivan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan moves his leg out of the way.
Sullivan throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Sullivan scores with a nice body kick.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sullivan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hopkins takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sullivan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sullivan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hopkins drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sullivan 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 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sullivan!
A victorious Jack Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C104: Joteel vs. Kilgore
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Wasselach.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins scores with a nice body kick.
Wasselach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range.
Wasselach throws a lazy body kick
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins cracks Wasselach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Wasselach slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Wasselach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Wasselach throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wasselach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
A big left from Wasselach misses.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wasselach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasselach jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Wasselach lands a front kick.
Wasselach throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wasselach to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach.
It seemed like Wasselach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Wasselach.
Wasselach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wasselach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Hopkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasselach throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
It appears Hopkins was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Hopkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wasselach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wasselach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasselach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Wasselach's head. #CUT#That has opened up Gotan Wasselach's cut even more.
Hopkins moves out of range as Wasselach strikes.
Wasselach's corner calls for a 1-2. Wasselach obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wasselachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Hopkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins cracks Wasselach with a good jab.#CUT#The cut above Gotan Wasselach's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wasselach misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wasselach throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Wasselach
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tory Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Wasselach moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wasselach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wasselach 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.#T1#
Wasselach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasselach looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Wasselach moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wasselach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Wasselach.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wasselach misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Wasselach missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wasselach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Wasselach connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wasselach. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins looks to throw a body kick
and Wasselach counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins moves out of range as Wasselach throws a body kick.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wasselach is out of range.
Wasselach misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#Gotan Wasselach's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Wasselach moved out of range.
Wasselach misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Wasselach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wasselach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C98: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 4
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umm misses the shot to the body.
Umm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Umm is rocked!
Umm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins cracks Umm with a hook to the temple - Umm is on wobbly legs here! Hopkins swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Umm falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hopkins wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tory Hopkins!
An out of breath Tory Hopkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rect Umm spoke after the fight, saying 'heavy handed, '.

Event: WCF WNF 98: Woo vs Victor
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Misahawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Misahawa punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Misahawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misahawa misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Misahawa misses.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Misahawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Misahawa counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Misahawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misahawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Misahawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Misahawa backs off Hopkins throws a huge counter combo but Misahawa manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Misahawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Misahawa.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Misahawa avoids it with no problem.
Misahawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Misahawa.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Misahawa is looking to wear down Hopkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Misahawa throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins slips a jab from Misahawa.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Misahawa.
Hopkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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.
Misahawa misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Misahawa misses with a straight left.
Misahawa misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Misahawa can pounce on him.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Misahawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Misahawa counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Misahawa forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Misahawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Misahawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins gets through Misahawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Misahawa working aggressively here.
Misahawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hopkins. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenichi Misahawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misahawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Misahawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins. #T3##CL#
Misahawa closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hopkins throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misahawa.
Misahawa misses with a knee strike.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Misahawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Misahawa.
Misahawa blocks an elbow strike from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misahawa avoiding damage.
Misahawa lands an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Misahawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hopkins misses with an elbow strike.
Misahawa lands with a right 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!
Misahawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Misahawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Misahawa avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins lands a nice elbow.
Misahawa trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misahawa into the cage.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Misahawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenichi Misahawa's cut.
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#
A head kick by Misahawa misses #KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Misahawa toppling to the canvas! Misahawa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!#ROC2#Misahawa is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Misahawa. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
Misahawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Misahawa with a jab.
Misahawa misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Misahawa blocks it well.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Misahawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Misahawa gets a clinch.
Misahawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Misahawa throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Misahawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tory Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Misahawa avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hopkins.
Misahawa pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Are you kidding me?! Hopkins ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Misahawa clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tory Hopkins!
Our winner, Tory Hopkins, 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: WCF WNF 93: Bendetti vs Mercer
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Jiurgite on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiurgite is just out of range.
We've been informed that Hopkins 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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jiurgite dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Jiurgite's head and hops out.
Jiurgite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiurgite misses with a takedown attempt - Hopkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Jiurgite is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a jab to Jiurgite's midsection.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jiurgite scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jiurgite passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hopkins!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiurgite has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Hopkins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking to secure an arm triangle but Hopkins defends it well.
Jiurgite trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Jiurgite wants to take Hopkins's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Jiurgite working for a submission but Hopkins is keeping him at bay. #T2##SUB#
Jiurgite jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hopkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jiurgite goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hopkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jiurgite but great work by Hopkins.#T3#
Jiurgite is looking to regain half guard here but Hopkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Jiurgite manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Hopkins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Jiurgite looking for submissions off his back.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite 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.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
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#
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Hopkins throws a hook but Jiurgite blocks it.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Jiurgite's defenses.
Jiurgite dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Jiurgite's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Jiurgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiurgite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiurgite is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jiurgite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Jiurgite has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a big right hand! Oh Jiurgite is in trouble here! Hopkins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF WNF 88: Kiran vs Solo
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cann.
Cann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cann takes one on the button.
Cann shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins scores with a jab. Cann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cann drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hopkins swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cann's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Our winner, Tory Hopkins, 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: WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Rivera connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivera.
Rivera connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Rivera checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivera misses the target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins walks into a jab.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch. #CL#
Rivera instigates a clinch.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Rivera tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Rivera 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rivera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rivera misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera scores with a nice body kick.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Rivera swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Rivera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivera throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Rivera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
Rivera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.#T3#
Rivera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Rivera's head back.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Rivera.
Rivera slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Rivera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rivera 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.
Rivera 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.
Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Rivera moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Rivera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins walks into a jab.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Rivera's cut.
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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivera.
Rivera scores with a nice head shot.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the body.
Rivera slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rivera misses.
Rivera delivers a nice body kick.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Malcolm Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Rivera throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rivera.
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
Rivera sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Rivera clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hopkins.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Rivera avoids the elbow strike from Hopkins, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera 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 has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
A short right from Hopkins.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Rivera.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hopkins backs away, Rivera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivera - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Rivera misses with a leg kick.
Rivera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera lands a jab.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Hopkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rivera.
Rivera lands a head kick!
Rivera connects with a crisp jab.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivera misses the target.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivera has Hopkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hopkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Rivera fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Rivera misses.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivera tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Rivera swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Rivera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rivera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivera throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Rivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rivera.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivera.
A left lands for Rivera.#T1##CL#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Malcolm Rivera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Rivera blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Rivera lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Hopkins feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Rivera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivera down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Hopkins throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins slips a jab from Rivera.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
Rivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivera throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it. #T3#
Rivera misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
Rivera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a nice body kick.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivera.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Rivera misses
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera 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.#T4#
Hopkins thumps Rivera with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hopkins will feel that in the morning.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Rivera off balance momentarily.
Rivera slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Rivera tried to counter with a leg kick but Hopkins avoided it.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera misses with a leg kick.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rivera throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivera 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMMA 170 Skellington v Popkov
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corleone is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Corleone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Corleone avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Corleone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corleone thows a huge punch but Hopkins dodges it nicely.
Hopkins pushes Corleone off looking to stand but Corleone dives back in and keeps control.
Corleone is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Corleone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopkins is trying to stand back up but Corleone is controlling him
Hopkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Corleone throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Hopkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corleone.
Corleone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Corleone is controlling well.
Corleone is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corleone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hopkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Corleone.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corleone won't allow Hopkins to get back to his feet.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins wants to stand and escape but Corleone is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Corleone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins has momentary wrist control but Corleone slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Corleone prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corleone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins is trying to keep Corleone in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Hopkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Corleone's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVB#
Hopkins stops Corleone from standing up.
Hopkins tries to stand but Corleone is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Corleone dominated that round.
That's time! Corleone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Corleone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corleone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Corleone's shoulder, as Corleone tries to avoid the shot.
Corleone blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins jabs at Corleone's body.#T1#
Corleone fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Corleone darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Corleone into the cage.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corleone wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hopkins tries to work over Corleone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hopkins throws an elbow but misses.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Corleone has Hopkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Corleone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Corleone blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to work over Corleone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Corleone won't allow it.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins. #TD#
Corleone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hopkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corleone is controlling him.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone stops Hopkins from standing up.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet but Corleone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corleone prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corleone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Corleone's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tory Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Corleone attempts a counter takedown but Hopkins avoids it well and moves away.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corleone momentarily.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Corleone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Corleone avoids it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Corleone avoids it easily.
Corleone cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Corleone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Corleone persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins. #T1#
Corleone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Corleone 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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Corleone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
Corleone slips under a jab.
Corleone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.#T2#
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 the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Vito Corleone has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Corleone shoots in.
Corleone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corleone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corleone attempts a counter takedown but Hopkins avoids it well and moves away.
Corleone shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corleone. Corleone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone fails with the takedown.#T3#
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Corleone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Corleone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Corleone or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Hopkins.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tory Hopkins!
Our winner, Tory Hopkins, 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: CMMA 157 Skellington v Arcot
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Exotic counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hopkins down! Exotic is looking to finish but Hopkins is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Exotic advances to half guard.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Exotic on the ground.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Exotic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exotic prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Exotic wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Exotic seems to be looking for submissions.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Exotic is looking to stall here but Hopkins recovers full guard.
Exotic wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving. #T2#
Exotic throws a strike but Hopkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Exotic working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily. #SUB2#
Exotic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hopkins stacks Exotic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hopkins!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Exotic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopkins passes into side control, despite Exotic's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Exotic tries to bench press Hopkins off him but Hopkins keeps the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins wants to stand but Exotic is controlling his arm.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Exotic tries to improve position but can't.
Exotic wants to control but Hopkins postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
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 looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Exotic at a distance.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Jab by Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins scores with a nice body kick.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Exotic.#T1#
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Exotic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Exotic looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Exotic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.#T2#
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Exotic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Exotic gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Hopkins. #T3#
A short right from Exotic.
Hopkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Exotic pushes Hopkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Exotic. #TD2#
Exotic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Exotic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Exotic looking for a sweep. Not yet Exotic, not yet. #SUB2#
Exotic looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Exotic is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up. #SUB2#
Exotic is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Exotic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic 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.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it. #T2#
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Exotic's ribs.
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Exotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Exotic moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Exotic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Exotic scores with a head kick. Hopkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Exotic jabs at Hopkins's body.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic. #T4#
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Exotic misses.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Exotic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CMMA 144 Wagner v Lafayette
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Watkins.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
letting Watkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Watkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Watkins misses.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Watkins lands a two punch combo. #T1##CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Watkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action. #BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Watkins moves to clinch but Hopkins breaks away
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Watkins's body.
A jab from Watkins does it's job there.#T2#
Watkins wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins throws a big counter combination but Watkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Watkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins backing away here, and Watkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Watkins is out of range.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Hopkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watkins 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 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Watkins tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watkins tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Hopkins was looking to counter with a kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hopkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Watkins tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Watkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Watkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it. #CL2#
Watkins drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Watkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Hopkins.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tory Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Watkins wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Watkins throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
No joy there for Watkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Watkins misses with a double jab.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Watkins off balance momentarily.
Tory Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Watkins wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watkins 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.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Watkins lands a high kick! #CL2#
Watkins rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins lands a damaging elbow.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Tory Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins lands with a left to the head.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watkins can do to turn this around?
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watkins's brow.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watkins cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watkins blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Watkins.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Watkins scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Watkins blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watkins's brow.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins throws an elbow that misses.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins lands with a right to the head.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Watkins lands with a light punch inside.
Watkins dodges an elbow strike from Hopkins.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Watkins wants to clinch.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watkins.
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!
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Craig Watkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watkins is able to avoid easily.
Watkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins sizes up Watkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Watkins 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.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watkins wants to clinch.#T1#
Watkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Watkins's legs.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins scores with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Watkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Watkins was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.#T2#
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watkins blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Watkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Hopkins.
Watkins tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Watkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watkins blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Watkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watkins.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Watkins.
I think Watkins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CMMA 131 De Minaur v Panic
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Broberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Broberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hopkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Broberg is looking to pass Hopkins's guard but actually Hopkins recovers to full guard.
Broberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Broberg prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Broberg is looking to pass into half guard but Hopkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hopkins is in guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Broberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Broberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Hopkins wants to get up but he can't break Broberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Broberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Broberg is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hopkins throws a lazy head kick
and Broberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Broberg counters with a straight right hand.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Broberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Broberg shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broberg's elbow.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins stops a takedown attempt from Broberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Broberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Broberg tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Broberg misses with a punch to the body.
Broberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Broberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Broberg takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Broberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Broberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Broberg will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Broberg is rocked!
Broberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Broberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Hopkins lands a heavy head kick that drops Broberg. The ref tackles Hopkins to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Broberg was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 119 Wagner v Yrkje
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
Owens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Owens avoids the body shot from Hopkins. #CL2#
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Owens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Owens won't allow it.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Owens moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Owens 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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Owens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Owens checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens darts in trying to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Owens tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Owens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Hopkins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Owens.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Owens jumps back.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins misses with a hook.#T2#
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Owens checks it.
Owens throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Owens's legs.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Owens darts in trying to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Owens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Owens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Owens at a distance.
Owens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Owens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Owens.
Jab by Owens.
Owens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Owens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Owens swinging wildly here. #T3#
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owens.
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Owens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owens scores with a push kick.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Owens throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Owens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Owens does it's job there.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Owens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
Owens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins moves out of range as Owens strikes.
Hopkins slips a jab from Owens.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens misses with a hook.#CL#
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Owens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Owens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Owens.
Mustafa Owens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Owens blocking some punches.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Owens.
A frustrated look appears on Hopkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins gets through Owens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Owens. #T1#
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Owens has Hopkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hopkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Owens clinches.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Owens.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins with a jab.#CL2#
Owens rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Owens avoids the elbow strike from Hopkins, against the cage.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch but Owens keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Owens prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Owens scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands 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!
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Owens clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens misses with a body punch.
Owens working aggressively here.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with an elbow strike.
Hopkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Owens.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Owens. #T3#
Owens lands a nice elbow.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Owens prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mustafa Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Owens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Hopkins takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hopkins misses with a straight right. #T4#
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Owens's leg but Owens calmly moves out of range.
Owens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mustafa Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Owens throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Owens throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Owens throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Owens.
Owens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Owens 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 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Owens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Owens 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.
A jab from Owens misses.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
Owens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Owens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.#T1#
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 tries to work over Owens's front leg with a kick but Owens checks it.
A little jabbing left from Owens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
A big left from Owens misses.
The fighters circling - Owens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Owens throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Owens throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Owens.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Owens.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Owens scores with a decent looking hook.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Owens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking. #T3#
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
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 Owens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Owens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins. #CL2#
Owens takes the fight into the clinch.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins tries to break the clinch but Owens is controlling the position.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
A short right from Owens.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Owens.
Owens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.#T4#
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owens.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Owens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Owens lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Owens.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustafa Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Owens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens 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: CMMA 103
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Thomas slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Hopkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hopkins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Thomas throws a strike but Hopkins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hopkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thomas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thomas postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopkins is keeping the position for now.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Hopkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Thomas will probably get the nod.
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#
Jab by Thomas.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Thomas takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
A hook to the body from Thomas. #T2#
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Thomas.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas is leaning against Hopkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow. #T3#
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Thomas. #TD2#
Thomas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hopkins regains guard.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Hopkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Hopkins moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thomas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVR#
Thomas trying to control the position here. #T4#
Thomas wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Thomas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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 Tory Hopkins.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tory Hopkins!
Our winner, Tory Hopkins, 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: CMMA 94 Olsen vs Rockefeller
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hardman defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hardman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mossimo Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Hopkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Hardman misses with a looping right.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Hopkins throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Mossimo Hardman has been cut.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hardman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardman throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Hardman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardman just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hardman misses the jab.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Hardman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A big left from Hardman misses.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Hardman's body.
Hopkins lands with a nice body kick.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman 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.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins slips a jab from Hardman.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tory Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mossimo Hardman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
It appears Hopkins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Hardman on that attempt.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hardman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
A big right from Hardman misses. #T2#
Hardman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hardman throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hardman 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.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Hardman had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman misses with a hook.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mossimo Hardman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mossimo Hardman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Hardman circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardman! But no joy.#T1#
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tory Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardman moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Hardman 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Hopkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#That has opened up Mossimo Hardman's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins slips a straight right by Hardman.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Hardman swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardman as he connects with a hook.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardman under the eye.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hopkins. That one must have hurt.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Hardman's body.
Hopkins scores with a body shot. #T4#
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Hardman avoids it.
Hardman with a nice cross.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Hardman and move into the clinch.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardman connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tory 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMMA 75 Camara vs Big Mouth
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Beast's ribs.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Hopkins works Beast's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Beast misses.
Hopkins wants to counter the offense by Beast and move into the clinch position.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Bradley Beast has been cut.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins jabs Beast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##KD2#
Hopkins cracks Beast with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beast looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopkins finish him? #ROC2#Beast is rocked!
Hopkins lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Beast falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hopkins dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
An out of breath Tory Hopkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 60 Morrison vs Doner
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Okongwu misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okongwu misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okongwu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Okongwu misses the target.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okongwu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okongwu throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Okongwu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hopkins swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Okongwu's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Okongwu is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.#CL#
Okongwu takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Okongwu's legs.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okongwu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okongwu circles away quickly and effectively.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okongwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins slips a jab from Okongwu.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Okongwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Okongwu also avoids with ease.#T2#
Okongwu thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Okongwu checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Okongwu.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okongwu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okongwu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okongwu rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Hopkins throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Okongwu checks it.
Hopkins jabs at Okongwu's body.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Okongwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins slips a jab from Okongwu.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Okongwu has managed to clinch. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
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.
Okongwu lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okongwu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Okongwu avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A lazy body kick from Hopkins
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okongwu is looking for a counter combo.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Okongwu didn't see that one coming.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Hopkins is looking to slow Okongwu down with leg kicks.
A low kick lands for Hopkins. #T1#
Good shot there by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Jab from Hopkins.
Tory Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Okongwu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okongwu down.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okongwu's hands.#CL#
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okongwu blocking some punches.
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!
Okongwu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Okongwu presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Okongwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hopkins throws an elbow but misses.
Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Okongwu has double underhooks.
Okongwu has Hopkins pushed against the cage.
Okongwu keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Okongwu has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
A jab from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Okongwu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okongwu lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Okongwu blocks the leg kick.
Okongwu checks a leg kick.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Okongwu misses.
Okongwu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.
Hopkins lunges at Okongwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okongwu's hand.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Okongwu steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Okongwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Okongwu throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Okongwu with an uppercut!
Hopkins lands a jab to Okongwu's midsection.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Okongwu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Okongwu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hopkins. #T1#
Okongwu sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okongwu throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Okongwu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Okongwu manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Okongwu defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. #T2#
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 moves forwards but Okongwu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins catches Okongwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Okongwu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okongwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okongwu on the side of the head.#ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Okongwu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Okongwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Okongwu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okongwu looks OK. Hopkins waves Okongwu back to his feet!
A jab from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okongwu at a distance.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Okongwu saw that one coming.
Isaiah Okongwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okongwu seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Hopkins swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins cracks Okongwu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a big counter combination but Hopkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins lunges at Okongwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okongwu's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Okongwu blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hopkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tory Hopkins!
A very excited looking Tory Hopkins 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: CMMA 42 Warrior vs TKY
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karelin shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karelin walks into a left hand.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins works Karelin's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karelin walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins drops Karelin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Karelin! Hopkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 32 Platt vs Chop
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baderinwa lands an overhand right.
Baderinwa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Baderinwa is out of range.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Baderinwa.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Baderinwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins feints a jab promting Baderinwa to slip. Hopkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baderinwa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Baderinwa's corner calls for a 1-2. Baderinwa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baderinwa throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick. #KD#
Baderinwa 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 Baderinwa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD#
Baderinwa cracks Hopkins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Baderinwa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hopkins to stand back up!#ROC#Hopkins is rocked!
Baderinwa blocks a jab.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Baderinwa.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Baderinwa saw that one coming.#T2#
Baderinwa throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baderinwa. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Baderinwa ducks under and follows up with a left that Baderinwa also avoids with ease.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baderinwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baderinwa is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baderinwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.#KD#
Baderinwa lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Baderinwa takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Baderinwa finish him?
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Baderinwa counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Hopkins badly! He tries to strike back but Baderinwa puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Hopkins out cold! Oh man, Hopkins will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olukoye Baderinwa!
Olukoye Baderinwa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RAVEN II
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Moody fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Moody avoids it well.
Moody walks into a left hand. #CL#
Hopkins gets tackled into the ropes by Moody. Moody maintains the clinch.
Moody takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Moody takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moody.#T1##CL#
Moody moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moody has him pressed against the ropes.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Moody manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Moody rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the ropes.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
A short left from Hopkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins. #BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moody moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moody looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moody blocks a jab.
Moody seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moody doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Moody tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL#
Moody rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Moody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Moody takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moody as Hopkins tries to tie him up.
Hopkins wants to break free but Moody has control.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moody has him pressed against the ropes.
Moody stalling.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Moody controls his hands. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Hopkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Moody dodges an elbow strike from Hopkins.
Moody controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moody staying out of range there.#CL#
Moody has managed to clinch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Moody blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Moody breaks the clinch. #CL#
Moody clinches.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Moody. #T4##BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moody is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Moody throws a big counter combination but Hopkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Moody ducks under and follows up with a left that Moody also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moody tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moody throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Moody drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the ropes.
Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Moody has double underhooks.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tory Hopkins 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#
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Moody counters with a left and a right that stings Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moody tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Moody counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Moody tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Moody lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Moody throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Moody scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Moody.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joe Moody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Moody rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Moody controls his hands.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moody is out of range.
Moody feints a jab promting Hopkins to slip. Moody then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hopkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moody misses with a body kick.
Moody misses with the combination.
Moody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Moody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moody throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Moody bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.#T2#
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moody cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moody walks into a left hand.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Moody slips the punch.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moody. #CL#
Moody pushes Hopkins up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.#T3#
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Moody gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Moody breaks the clinch.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moody throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely. #CL#
Moody clinches. #BC#
Moody manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Moody ducks under and follows up with a left that Moody also avoids with ease.#CL#
Moody instigates a clinch. #BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Moody clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the ropes.#T4##BC#
Moody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moody fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moody wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Moody appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Moody rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Moody manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Moody clinches up against the ropes.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moody's brow. #BC#
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Moody dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Moody checks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Moody counters with a series of strikes. Hopkins will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Moody clinches.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Moody clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Moody manages to break the clinch.
Moody connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moody tries to counter by clinching up but Hopkins breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL#
Moody instigates a clinch.
Moody lands with a left to the head.
Moody is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moody tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Moody tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moody misses with a double jab.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Moody saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Moody's defenses. #CL#
Moody darts in and clinches Hopkins up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Moody ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Moody defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Moody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moody takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moody.
Hopkins lands a two punch combo.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Moody has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moody tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Moody has Hopkins pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moody blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Moody.
Moody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moody tries to clinch up.
Moody takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins misses with a double jab #CL#
and Moody holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hopkins lands a right hand. #BC#
Moody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Moody moved away.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moody.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Moody closes the distance and clinches.
Joe Moody has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins tries to circle away but Moody has him pinned against the ropes.
Moody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moody tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Moody showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moody 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Moody!

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