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NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Cunningham (ranked 2962 p4p, 3504 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 284 p4p, 336 weight class). The key to victory for Blaze Cunningham has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blaze Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham throws a head kick that Moorehead semi-blocks.
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moorehead trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions.
Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorehead.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Moorehead has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moorehead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moorehead wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunningham is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Cunningham is trying to stand.
Moorehead is trying to work for a kimura but Cunningham is defending well.
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moorehead tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it.
Cunningham pushes Moorehead off and gets back to his feet.
Cunningham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cunningham. Moorehead shrugs it off though.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorehead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead moves forwards but Cunningham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moorehead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cunningham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cunningham holds on and takes a little breather.
Moorehead is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Cunningham seems keen to control Moorehead's posture.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham working for a triangle but Moorehead defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moorehead is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cunningham misses.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Moorehead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 Moorehead is rocked!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Moorehead takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moorehead's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Cunningham has knocked Moorehead down with a huge combo! Cunningham steps away and waves a wobbly Moorehead back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Moorehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Moorehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cunningham lands a left and a right that send Moorehead crashing to the mat, dazed. Cunningham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
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!
Moorehead drops his hands momentarily and Cunningham needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moorehead just on the top of the head. Moorehead drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moorehead - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blaze Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Blaze Cunningham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hobert Nye (ranked 2876 p4p, 2410 weight class) and Reinaldo Hernandez (ranked 335 p4p, 288 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hobert Nye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reinaldo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez punishes Nye's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez connects with the punch.
Hernandez lands with a hook. Nye tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Nye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nye punishes Hernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Nye cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nye slips a jab from Hernandez.
Nye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Nye is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Oh Nye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nye out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinaldo Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Peterson (ranked 2175 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Garon Knightley (ranked 173 p4p, 242 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garon Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Knightley back into the cage.
Knightley tries to land a knee to the head but Peterson blocks with his arms.
Knightley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knightleys head.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Nice elbow from Peterson.
 It looks like Garon Knightley has been cut.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
A nice left hand lands by Knightley.
Knightley gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Knightley takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Knightley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been hearing reports that Peterson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Knightley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Knightley throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knightley cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Knightley.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knightley walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Casey Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson rushes Knightley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knightley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Come on Knightley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands an elbow just above Knightley 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Peterson lands a nice elbow.
Peterson lands an elbow inside.
Knightley misses with a knee to the head.
Knightley lands a left hand.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Knightley tries a knee to the head but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley blocks the elbow strike.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Knightley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Knightley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Knightley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peterson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knightley uses from the top position.
Peterson has a closed guard, preventing Knightley from standing up.
Peterson has his feet on Knightley's thighs here. He's pushed Knightley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Knightley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Peterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Richardson (ranked 3792 p4p, 4684 weight class) and Aled Bowen (ranked 358 p4p, 401 weight class). Richardson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fear of the Dark. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aled Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from Richardson. No joy for Bowen on that attempt.
It looked like Richardson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bowen.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowen goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Bowen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.
Bowen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowen misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowen looks winded!
Bowen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowen is rocked!
Bowen with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a left right combination that sends Bowen crashing to the mat - Richardson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bowen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Richardson!
A relieved looking Justin Richardson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Igwe (ranked 1347 p4p, 2109 weight class) and Joseph Roach (ranked 171 p4p, 260 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kingsley Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Roach!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe throws a sloppy head kick
and Roach counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Kingsley Igwe has been cut.
Roach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Roach misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Roach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Igwe doesn't seem phased though.
Igwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roach throws a big shot that misses.
Igwe throws a looping overhand right but Roach ducks down to avoid it.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igwe.
Roach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach throws an overhand right that lands on Igwe's shoulder, as Igwe tries to avoid the shot.
Igwe throws the left hand but Roach avoids the punch easily.
Roach lands with a shot to the body.
Igwe tries a head kick but it misses.
Roach throws a right hand that misses
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Igwe finds it's way round the side to connect with Roach's head.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Roach lands with a hook. Igwe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Igwe.
Igwe looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Igwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roach lands with a cross.
A big left from Roach misses.
A little feinted left hand from Igwe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roach misses with a looping left.
Igwe misses with a shot to the body
and Roach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe is rocked!
Roach misses with a straight right.
Oh Igwe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roach throws an overhand right that drops Igwe like a sack of potatoes! Roach dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Roach!
Joseph Roach decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colin Nox (ranked 793 p4p, 758 weight class) and Dallas Winston (ranked 109 p4p, 107 weight class). Nox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. Dallas Winston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
Winston throws a hook but Nox avoids it easily.
It looked like Nox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Nox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston throws a jab when Nox was well out of range.
Nox slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
Nox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Nox finds it's way through Winston's defenses.
Nox takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nox moves away.
Winston slaps away a takedown attempt from Nox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Nox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nox rather than just go for the knockout.
Nox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nox tries to land a body kick
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nox. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Nox counters with a one-two to the body.
Nox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nox misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nox slips a jab from Winston.
Nox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Nox moved out of range nicely.
Nox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Winston!
Winston bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nox throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dallas Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Nox's head but Nox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Winston both land. Nice combination.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Nox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dallas Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston tries to move into range but Nox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston jabs at Nox's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Nox backs off Winston throws a huge counter combo but Nox manages to avoid it all.
Nox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston tries to bum rush Nox with a series of wild strikes but Nox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston cracks Nox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nox swings widly with a right hand
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nox misses with a takedown
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston avoids a kick to the body.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Winston misses.
Dallas Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Nox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winston's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox preventing the sweep.
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winston is looking to stand up but Nox isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.
Nox won't allow Winston to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nox scoring with some ground and pound.
Nox postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it.
Nox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Winston.
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
Nox misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nox fakes the leg kick and cracks Winston in the body.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Nox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Winston avoids the head kick by Nox.
Winston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nox doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
Winston blocks a head kick by Nox.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston throws a jab when Nox was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox shoots for a double leg takedown but Winston sprawls well. He's pushed Nox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winston avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston lands a body shot.
Nox misses with a right hand
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nox. Nox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nox.
Nox misses with a body shot.
Nox slips a straight right by Winston.
Nox scores with a spinning back kick!
A swing and a miss from Nox.
Winston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Nox misses
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winston scores with a jab.
Nox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nox throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Winston.
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nox circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston catches Nox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Nox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nox.
Nox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston throws a right hand that Nox ducks under and follows up with a left that Nox also avoids with ease.
Nox tries to move into range but Winston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Nox slips a straight right by Winston.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Nox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Nox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Nox moved out of range nicely.
Nox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Nox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Winston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nox defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Nox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Winston misses with a double jab.
Nox throws a counter high kick but Winston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Nox ducks down to avoid it.
Nox is looking for a counter combo.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston gets caught flat footed, as Nox shoots in with a quick takedown into 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!
Nox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nox wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Nox is stalling in the full guard.
Nox trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Nox prevents Winston from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winston 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Winston!
A victorious Dallas Winston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Savage (ranked 1083 p4p, 1375 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 132 p4p, 165 weight class). Savage comes into the arena with Purge announcement blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage looks to land a left hand but Bundy moved out of range nicely.
Bundy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bundy is in Savage's guard.
Bundy is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bundy is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Savage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bundy to get the leverage.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
Bundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.
Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Bundy trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to get back to full guard here but Bundy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bundy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bundy drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage has control of Bundy's left arm, preventing Bundy from doing any damage.
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeping hold of Bundy's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy.
Bundy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Savage has recovered full guard.
Savage working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bundy on the ground.
Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy is just content to waste time from the top position. Savage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Savage throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Al Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a big head kick but Bundy shrugs it off.
Savage throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bundy is working for an americana but Savage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bundy was thinking about the submission.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Owen Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bundy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Savage tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy goes for an armbar but Savage turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundy 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
A very excited looking Al Bundy 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.
In defeat, Owen Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go to Indiana for The IHSAA wrestling state tournament.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobojo Makoba (ranked 252 p4p, 513 weight class) and Probert Beukeboom (ranked 32 p4p, 64 weight class). Makoba comes to the cage accompanied by Zilbacore 2097. Probert Beukeboom has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Probert Beukeboom!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beukeboom moves away.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Beukeboom slips a jab from Makoba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba throws a low kick but Beukeboom avoids it.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Beukeboom misses.
Beukeboom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makoba misses with a straight left.
Beukeboom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makoba avoids the body shot from Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the body
and Makoba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Makoba moves out of range.
Makoba throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makoba moves away.
Makoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makoba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beukeboom just manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom tests Makoba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makoba slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Makoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beukeboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
Makoba throws a leg kick but Beukeboom moved away.
A nice side step and Beukeboom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makoba motions for Beukeboom to come forward. Makoba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makoba throws a looping overhand right but Beukeboom ducks down to avoid it.
Beukeboom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makoba rather than just go for the knockout.
Beukeboom takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Makoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Beukeboom. That snapped Makoba's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Makoba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Makoba's head but Makoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makoba.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Makoba avoids the punch easily.
Makoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beukeboom's hands.
Makoba lunges at Beukeboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beukeboom's hand.
Makoba misses with a hook.
Makoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makoba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beukeboom counters with a stiff right hand.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makoba misses with a combination
and Beukeboom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makoba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Makoba.
Makoba blocks a jab.
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beukeboom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makoba.
Beukeboom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beukeboom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom misses with a series of wild punches.
Beukeboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makoba connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beukeboom throws a jab but it's blocked by Makoba.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
As Beukeboom backs away, Makoba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makoba throws a right hand that misses
and Beukeboom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Makoba.
Makoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beukeboom lands with a right hand.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Probert Beukeboom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beukeboom checks a leg kick.
Beukeboom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makoba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Beukeboom.
Makoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beukeboom defending well as Makoba loads up on a big left hand.
Beukeboom throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makoba has time to react.
Makoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makoba.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
A jab from Makoba does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoba scores with a nice head shot.
Makoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makoba under the eye.
Makoba throws a leg kick which misses Beukeboom's front leg but catches the back leg as Beukeboom tries to avoid it.
Beukeboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Beukeboom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makoba throws the left hand but Beukeboom avoids the punch easily.
Makoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beukeboom scores with a body shot.
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Good standup being displayed there by Beukeboom as he connects with a hook.
Beukeboom avoids the body shot from Makoba.
Makoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Beukeboom off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makoba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makoba stuns Beukeboom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Makoba.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Makoba misses.
Beukeboom cracks Makoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beukeboom lands a slapping body shot.
Makoba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makoba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
Beukeboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Beukeboom misses.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Makoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makoba scores with a hook to the body. Beukeboom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
Beukeboom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beukeboom scores with a jab to the head.
Makoba misses with a looping right.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makoba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beukeboom on the side of the head.
Makoba missing with a left hand there. Beukeboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beukeboom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makoba's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makoba throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Makoba misses with a left hand
and Makoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beukeboom moves away.
Makoba tries to work over Beukeboom's front leg with a kick but Beukeboom checks it.
Beukeboom looks to land a right hand but Makoba moved out of range.
Makoba slips under a jab.
Makoba throws a big shot that misses.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Beukeboom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beukeboom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makoba missing with a left hand there. Beukeboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Bobojo Makoba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobojo Makoba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Makoba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Makoba throws out a leg kick but Beukeboom moves out of range and Makoba only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Makoba. That snapped Beukeboom's head back.
Beukeboom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makoba misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom unleashes a big counter combination but Makoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Beukeboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Makoba as he connects with a hook.
Makoba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beukeboom throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makoba connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom lands with a shot to the body.
Makoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.
Makoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makoba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makoba.
Beukeboom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beukeboom scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beukeboom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Makoba finds it's way through Beukeboom's defenses.
Makoba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beukeboom.
Makoba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beukeboom is out of range and Makoba settles back down.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makoba tries to score with a low kick but Beukeboom moves his leg out of the way.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
Makoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beukeboom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beukeboom checks a leg kick.
Beukeboom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom moves out of range as Makoba strikes.
Makoba misses with a hook. Beukeboom ducked under it nicely.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Makoba counters with a nice body kick.
Beukeboom misses with a series of wild punches.
Beukeboom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makoba catches Beukeboom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makoba misses with a straight left.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Makoba's head but Makoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makoba tries a low kick but Beukeboom avoids it.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Makoba is looking to counter with head kicks.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the body kick from Makoba.
Beukeboom moves forwards but Makoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoba misses with a hook.
Beukeboom lands a really nice looking cross but Makoba seems unphased.
Beukeboom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makoba.
Makoba cracks Beukeboom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 jab from Makoba misses.
Makoba thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beukeboom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beukeboom blocks a head kick by Makoba.
Makoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Makoba avoids the punch easily.
Beukeboom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobojo Makoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makoba 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobojo Makoba!
A very excited looking Bobojo Makoba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thomas Babcock (ranked 405 p4p, 585 weight class) and Olivier Dujardin (ranked 54 p4p, 82 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by 70. Dujardin has chosen Sosa by Leto & Guy2bezbar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Thomas Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivier Dujardin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dujardin.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock misses the body punch
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Dujardin is just out of range.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dujardin slaps away a takedown attempt from Babcock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin throws a shot to the body.
Babcock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dujardin's guard.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dujardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dujardin trying to control the position here.
Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Dujardin has wrist control.
Dujardin managing to control the position.
Dujardin trying to control the position.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dujardin managing to control the position.
Dujardin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dujardin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dujardin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dujardin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dujardin working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Babcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dujardin doesn't seem phased though.
Dujardin moves out of range as Babcock strikes.
Dujardin avoids the body shot from Babcock.
Babcock drives through with a takedown into Dujardin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Babcock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babcock postures up in Dujardin's guard and throws a big left but Dujardin blocks it.
Babcock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.
Babcock is fighting to break Dujardin's control of his arms but Dujardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dujardin wants to sweep but no luck.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dujardin working a defensive guard but Babcock manages to pass into side control anyway.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Dujardin defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Babcock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dujardin tries to avoid it but Babcock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dujardin to the ground. Dujardin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babcock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dujardin counters with a nice body shot.
Dujardin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Dujardin wants to counter the offense by Babcock and move into the clinch position.
Dujardin takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
Babcock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dujardin. Babcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin shoots in for a double leg but Babcock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Dujardin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babcock wants to clinch but Dujardin slips to the side
and Dujardin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body. Babcock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dujardin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babcock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dujardin wants to control but Babcock postures up.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dujardin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dujardin tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dujardin is looking to regain half guard here but Babcock keeps moving and retains side control.
Babcock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Babcock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Dujardin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babcock scoring with punches and elbows.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Dujardin defends.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dujardin tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock lands an elbow.
Babcock lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dujardin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Babcock working the ground and pound from side control.
Dujardin tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
Dujardin regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dujardin taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock drops an elbow to the side of Dujardin's head.
Dujardin tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dujardin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jesse Thomas Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Babcock is working Dujardin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dujardin trying to keep a closed guard but Babcock is proving a slippery customer.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Dujardin is keeping the position.
Dujardin 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.
Dujardin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Babcock avoids the body shot from Dujardin.
Olivier Dujardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dujardin was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Babcock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dujardin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dujardin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babcock is looking to wear down Dujardin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dujardin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dujardin sprawls and moves away.
Babcock tries for a takedown but Dujardin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dujardin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dujardin dips to his left and cracks Babcock with an uppercut!
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dujardin can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Dujardin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Dujardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babcock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Dujardin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dujardin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dujardin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dujardin scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin lands with a shot to the body.
Dujardin throws a lazy uppercut
and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dujardin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
Babcock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babcock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dujardin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babcock's head.
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
Dujardin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dujardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Babcock trying to control but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin working over Babcock with some ground and pound. Babcock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babcock moves into full guard.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dujardin is pressing down on Babcock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dujardin, not yet.
Babcock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dujardin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olivier Dujardin.
I think Babcock 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A relieved looking Jesse Thomas Babcock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 265 p4p, 1334 weight class) and Alan Arnolds (ranked 28 p4p, 118 weight class). Hopson comes to the cage accompanied by Home among the gumtrees.. Arnolds has chosen Free and Easy - The Almighty as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopson walks into a straight right hand from Arnolds.
Hopson takes the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arnolds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hopson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnolds walks away with a smile on his face. Hopson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hopson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopson somewhat.
Arnolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hopson or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnolds, which made it look bad.
Arnolds misses with a left hand
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Arnolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Arnolds kicks Hopson off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arnolds feints and then cracks Hopson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson checks the leg kick.
Arnolds misses with a left hand
and Hopson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arnolds's guard.
Arnolds is trying to keep Hopson in close.
Hopson trying to control but Arnolds is working from the bottom.
Arnolds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Arnolds from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnolds advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson trying to control from the bottom.
Hopson controlling the position well.
Hopson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arnolds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arnolds's back!
Hopson scores with strikes from the back.
Hopson not allowing Arnolds to control his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Arnolds is looking for a way out.
Arnolds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hopson is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard.
Arnolds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hopson moves nicely into side control.
Arnolds is trying to get back to half guard.
Hopson 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.
Hopson trying to control the action but Arnolds is working from the bottom.
Arnolds is trying to work for a sweep but Hopson has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Arnolds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopson with shots to the head and body - Arnolds looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hopson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arnolds is looking to escape.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Hopson trying to control but Arnolds is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson breaks from Arnolds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hopson lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Arnolds.
Hopson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hopson slips under a jab from Arnolds.
Hopson shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnolds sprawls well. He's pushed Hopson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Arnolds as Hopson shoots in.
Hopson has a takedown stuffed.
Arnolds throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopson is defended easily by Arnolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnolds cracks Hopson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopson shoots and misses
and Arnolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Arnolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arnolds. Arnolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Arnolds finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arnolds misses with a head kick.
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopson backing away here, and Arnolds unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopson staying out of range there.
Hopson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Arnolds misses.
Arnolds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds leaves Hopson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arnolds lands a nice hook to Hopson's body. Hopson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arnolds. Arnolds obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arnolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Arnolds's guard now, I'm sure.
Arnolds working a defensive guard here.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing.
Arnolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopson cracks Arnolds with a solid left hand.
Arnolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
Arnolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
Arnolds punching to the body, from the bottom.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Arnolds trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopson blocks a leg kick.
Arnolds throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnolds misses with a body shot.
Alan Arnolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnolds misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Arnolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arnolds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Arnolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Arnolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arnolds misses with a leg kick.
Arnolds misses the shot to the body.
Arnolds throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Hopson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arnolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arnolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arnolds throws a leg kick
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Arnolds fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Arnolds is keeping the position.
Arnolds 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arnolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hopson seems keen to control Arnolds's posture.
Arnolds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hopson is trying to keep Arnolds in close.
Hopson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopson wants to sweep here but Arnolds controlling him for the moment.
Hopson is trying to control the position but Arnolds postures up.
Arnolds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arnolds manages to get himself to full guard.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Hopson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing.
Arnolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopson cracks Arnolds with a solid left hand.
Hopson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arnolds wants to get back to his feet but Hopson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Arnolds.
Hopson fails to land the takedown.
Arnolds motions for Hopson to come forward. Arnolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopson attempts a counter takedown but Arnolds avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopson is defended easily by Arnolds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Arnolds really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arnolds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arnolds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Arnolds is quick to defend against it.
Arnolds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arnolds scores with a nice right hand.
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnolds.
Arnolds misses with a leg kick
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Arnolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Hopson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopson lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnolds has his hands on Hopson's head, controlling the position.
Hopson works over Arnolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Arnolds 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arnolds is trying to keep Hopson in close.
Arnolds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopson controls the pace.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopson throwing strikes from guard but Arnolds blocks nicely.
Hopson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arnolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnolds has control of Hopson's left arm, preventing Hopson from doing any damage.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopson shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnolds sprawls well. He's pushed Hopson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arnolds throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnolds but Arnolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Arnolds.
Arnolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnolds.
Hopson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arnolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Arnolds swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Arnolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnolds tries to avoid it but Hopson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnolds to the ground. Arnolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arnolds throws a push kick but Hopson slaps the foot to one side.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnolds but Arnolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alan Arnolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnolds throws a leg kick but Hopson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopson misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnolds counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck for Hopson with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Arnolds dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Arnolds connects with a solid leg kick.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arnolds misses with a kick to the body
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arnolds tries to roll over but Hopson keeps him under control.
Arnolds wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopson is looking to take a break and control but Arnolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopson's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arnolds's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson trying to control the hands but Arnolds won't let him.
Hopson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hopson breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Arnolds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopson's guard.
Arnolds preventing the sweep.
Arnolds trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom.
Arnolds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arnolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Arnolds from controlling successfully.
Arnolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopson is controlling Arnolds's posture.
Arnolds wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arnolds controlling the action here.
Hopson is doing well to control the position and prevent Arnolds from advancing to side control.
Alan Arnolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopson trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arnolds in particular looking to stall.
Arnolds wants to pass to mount but Hopson is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson is holding on to half guard well.
Arnolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopson is trying to control but can't.
Arnolds is looking to advance position but Hopson won't allow it.
Arnolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopson swings for the body but Arnolds moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Arnolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arnolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds is the new featherweight champion!
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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