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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu comes to the cage accompanied by Doctor Doctor by UFO. Hopkins has chosen Public Enemy - Shut 'Em Down as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
35 - 12 - 1 |
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180 cm
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172 lbs
39 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Velmu saw that one coming.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velmu.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Velmu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Velmu sees coming a mile off.
Velmu feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Good leg kick by Velmu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velmu digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Velmu into the cage.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Velmu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins has Velmu pressed against the cage, preventing Velmu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velmu lands a right hand.
Velmu is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Hopkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velmu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Velmu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins gets caught flat footed, as Velmu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins is trying to keep Velmu in close.
Velmu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velmu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins has control of Velmu's left arm, preventing Velmu from doing any damage.
Tito Hopkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Velmu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hopkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velmu throws a big right hand that misses.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins is controlling Velmu's posture.
Velmu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Velmu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Tito Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Velmu blocks a low kick nicely.
Velmu catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Velmu's shoulder, as Velmu tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velmu. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Velmu checks a leg kick.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velmu throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Velmu settles back down.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velmu thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Velmu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velmu is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hopkins's half guard.
Hopkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hopkins trying to hold on to Velmu's head to control him but Velmu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tito Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Velmu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Velmu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hopkins won't be happy with that.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Velmu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hopkins sneaks back into half guard.
Velmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu trying to mount his opponent but Hopkins defends it.
Hopkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velmu is working away from the top position though.
Velmu stalling away here and it's allowed Hopkins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is controlling Velmu's posture.
Velmu postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hopkins has his hands on Velmu's head, controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tito Hopkins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Velmu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Velmu cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Velmu has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Velmu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hopkins won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopkins prevents Velmu from improving position.
Jyrska Velmu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velmu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hopkins is looking to reverse the position.
Velmu is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopkins is looking to reverse the position.
Velmu landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins pushes Velmu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Velmu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Velmu trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Velmu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hopkins tries to escape but Velmu is in control.
Velmu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
Velmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Velmu working the ground and pound.
Velmu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Velmu's guard! Nice work there by Hopkins!
Hopkins trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hopkins has passed into side control.
Velmu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrska Velmu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velmu's head.
Velmu scores with a body shot.
Velmu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Velmu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopkins. Velmu shrugs it off though.
Velmu throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Velmu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velmu lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopkins trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Velmu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Hopkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Velmu slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Velmu's shoulder, as Velmu tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velmu manages to avoid it.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Velmu is just out of range.
Tito Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins thumps Velmu with a low kick.
Velmu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Velmu shoots in and gets a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins is pulling down on Velmu's head to control his posture.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu is working hard here to advance position.
Hopkins is adopting a defensive guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tito Hopkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hopkins throws a hook but Velmu blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Velmu jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velmu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velmu thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velmu.
Tito Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velmu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velmu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
Velmu loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Velmu moves out of range easily.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Velmu blocks a jab.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu scores with a body shot.
Hopkins takes a swing at Velmu's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu misses with a looping left.
Velmu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Velmu misses with a low kick.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins lands a two punch combo.
Hopkins throws a hook but Velmu avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Velmu counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Velmu. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velmu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Hopkins really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Velmu throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
Velmu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velmu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Velmu shakes it off.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velmu blocks a jab.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Velmu.
Velmu drives through with a takedown into Hopkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Velmu wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velmu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Velmu from controlling successfully.
Hopkins controls Velmu momentarily but Velmu frees himself.
Velmu is pushing down on Hopkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hopkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Velmu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopkins is looking to control Velmu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?
Hopkins pushes Velmu off looking to stand but Velmu dives back in and keeps control.
Hopkins trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Hopkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Velmu lands with a right hand.
Velmu misses with a body shot.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Velmu slips the punch.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Velmu should have avoided that one.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hopkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Velmu is putting a hurting on Hopkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Velmu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Velmu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu working away.
Velmu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hopkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Velmu connects with a decent elbow.
Velmu working the ground and pound from side control.
Velmu working away.
Velmu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hopkins is still in real trouble! Can Velmu finish him?
Hopkins wants to control but Velmu postures up.
Velmu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Velmu cracks Hopkins with a big elbow.
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!
Velmu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hopkins is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Velmu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrska Velmu!
A victorious Jyrska Velmu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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