PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matto Hyrra (ranked 2202 p4p, 2465 weight class) and Jaimie Hopson (ranked 301 p4p, 329 weight class). Hyrra comes into the arena with Etta - Perus blaring out of the sound system. Matto Hyrra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaimie Hopson's chin.

Hyrra
vs
Hopson

183 cm
26
189
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
200
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Hyrra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaimie Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hopson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Hyrra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hyrra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hyrra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hopson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hyrra tries to move to mount but Hopson blocks the move with his legs.

Hyrra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hopson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyrra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hopson seems a little lost for a moment, as Hyrra dominates the positioning.
Hyrra misses with the ground and pound.
Hopson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hyrra is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hyrra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hyrra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyrra landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra with good strikes from the mount here!
Hyrra tries to control but Hopson wriggling away.
Hyrra is landing with some decent strikes but Hopson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hopson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyrra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopson tries to hold on but Hyrra pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyrra has control of Hopson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hopson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hyrra lands with some strikes.
Hopson is in a horrible position here. Hyrra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Hyrra connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Hopson is rocked!
Hyrra 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.
Hyrra won't let Hopson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hopson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hopson is still in real trouble! Can Hyrra finish him?

Hyrra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyrra loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hopson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hyrra land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hyrra stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
A victorious Matto Hyrra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.