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NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Miocic (ranked 1505 p4p, 2351 weight class) and Randall Dean (ranked 188 p4p, 278 weight class). Miocic comes to the cage accompanied by God Gave Me Style - 50 Cent. Randall Dean told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Dean!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dean lands a jab.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Miocic has managed to clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Dean holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Dean lands a left hand.
Miocic tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miocic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic working for a triangle but Dean defends it easily.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.
Dean is stalling in the full guard.
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dean defends it easily.
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.
Dean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miocic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Dean checks the leg kick.
Miocic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dean's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic preventing the sweep.
Dean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miocic looking to pass the guard.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Miocic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miocic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean seems keen to control Miocic's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Miocic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miocic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dean.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Miocic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Jab, jab by Dean - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miocic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic is looking to clinch.
Miocic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miocic misses with a few strikes there.
Dean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randall Dean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dean tries to land a body kick
and Miocic counters with a right hand to the body.
Miocic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean clinches.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dean just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miocic's elbow.
Miocic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dean is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miocic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miocic up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws a head punch that misses.
Miocic wants a takedown but no success here.
Miocic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.
Dean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miocic tries for a takedown but Dean manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Dean.
Miocic jumps guard but Dean stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dean works on Miocic's body with a couple of short punches.
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean stalling.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miocic pulls guard successfully.
Miocic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miocic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean controlling from the top position.
Dean is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
Miocic trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.
Miocic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Dean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miocic with a nice calf kick.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miocic misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miocic tries to clinch but Dean moves out of range.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick from Miocic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean clinches.
Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dean to keep the fight standing.
Randall Dean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miocic gets control of Dean's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miocic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dean.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randall Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miocic tries to clinch up.
Miocic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
 Miocic is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dean throws an overhand right that drops Miocic like a sack of potatoes! Dean dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Dean!
After winning the bout, Randall Dean thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jon Miocic was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a tough opponent.
I've had a long career. It's been quite a ride. I don't know what the org has planned for me, but I'll discuss it with the president and higher ups after this.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Murat (ranked 1244 p4p, 2227 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 109 p4p, 181 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Hate My Life - Youth Brigade. Joachim Murat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volodimir Borrisinov's chin.
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145
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Excellent boxer
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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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joachim Murat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrisinov throws an overhand right that lands on Murat's shoulder, as Murat tries to avoid the shot.
Borrisinov throws a looping overhand right but Murat ducks down to avoid it.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Murat misses the target.
A big right from Borrisinov misses.
Borrisinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murat is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov preventing the sweep.
Murat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov preventing the sweep.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murat has Borrisinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Borrisinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murat's head.
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.
Murat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borrisinov scores with a shot to the body.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Murat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut. Murat saw that one coming.
Borrisinov misses with a looping right.
Murat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murat as he avoids it easily.
Murat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murat takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot.
Murat fails with a takedown attempt.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murat is fending him off so far but Borrisinov persists. Nope, Murat circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Murat should have avoided that one.
Borrisinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murat avoids it really well and circles away.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov with a poor takedown
and Murat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov swings for the body but Murat moves out of range.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murat.
Murat wants to sweep but no luck.
Borrisinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borrisinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murat is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov wants to sweep here but Murat controlling him for the moment.
Borrisinov looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Borrisinov looks to land a left hand but Murat moved out of range nicely.
Murat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murat wants it to stay on the feet.
Borrisinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Murat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Murat, which made it look bad.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Nice shot by Borrisinov.
Murat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murat.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov tries for a takedown but Murat circles away easily
letting Murat counter with a right hand.
Murat gets a double leg takedown into Borrisinov's guard.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borrisinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Murat throwing strikes but missing.
Murat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murat trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom.
Murat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murat is looking to pass into half guard but Borrisinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Borrisinov is in guard.
Borrisinov wants to pass the guard but Murat is keeping the position.
Murat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control but Murat is working from the bottom.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borrisinov cracks Murat with a solid left hand.
Murat looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murat is really struggling to control Borrisinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut
and Murat counters with a stiff right hand.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Murat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borrisinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borrisinov throws a shot from downtown. Murat moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borrisinov thinking.
Borrisinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murat postures up.
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Borrisinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murat content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joachim Murat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Murat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Murat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borrisinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murat attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borrisinov connects with a right hand. Murat shakes it off.
Murat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Borrisinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borrisinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murat is looking to counter punch.
Borrisinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov cracks Murat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murat throws a hook but Borrisinov avoids it easily.
Borrisinov misses with a jab to the body
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borrisinov sprawls and moves away.
Murat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borrisinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murat on the side of the head.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murat attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Murat slips a jab from Borrisinov.
A little feinted left hand from Murat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murat takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov misses with a right hand
and Murat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borrisinov misses with a shot to the body
and Murat counters with a left to the body.
Murat lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Borrisinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borrisinov swings widly with a right hand
letting Murat counter with a right hand.
Murat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Murat.
Borrisinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Murat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Murat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Murat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borrisinov won't be happy with that.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Borrisinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murat working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Borrisinov's thigh. Borrisinov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murat wants to control from the top but Borrisinov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borrisinov is on top in guard.
Murat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borrisinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murat pulls Borrisinov in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joachim Murat.
I think Murat 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joachim Murat!
An out of breath Joachim Murat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Harklie (ranked 2359 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Jah Nino (ranked 276 p4p, 266 weight class). Harklie comes to the cage accompanied by Holycrud. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Harklie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jah Nino!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nino clinches.
Nino is trying to maintain a safe position but Harklie gets an underhook and turns Nino into the cage.
Nino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nino stalls.
Nino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Harklie misses its intended target.
Nino throws the left hand but Harklie avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Harklie misses.
Nino lands a body shot.
Nino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harklie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nino.
Nino slips under a jab from Harklie.
Harklie throws an overhand right that lands on Nino's shoulder, as Nino tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nino misses.
Nino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Harklie misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nino misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harklie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nino pushes Harklie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harklie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Harklie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harklie but great work by Nino.
Harklie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nino's best efforts.
Harklie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA FIGHT BARN, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Harklie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harklie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harklie trying to control but Nino postures up.
Harklie looking for submissions off his back.
Harklie looking for submissions off his back.
Harklie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harklie is trying to get back to full guard.
Nino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harklie looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harklie wants to control but Nino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harklie actively working from the bottom here.
Harklie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harklie actively working from the bottom here.
Harklie looking for submissions off his back.
Harklie looking for subs from the bottom but Nino mounts him!
Nino throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harklie because Nino loaded up on that one.
Harklie wants to hold on but Nino pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harklie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harklie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harklie tries to reverse the position but Nino maintains control.
Harklie regains half guard.
Nino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harklie is pressing down on Nino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harklie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nino is defending well. Harklie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nino has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Harklie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grant Harklie!
Grant Harklie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jah Nino had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Franklin (ranked 1624 p4p, 2859 weight class) and Broderick Booth (ranked 165 p4p, 266 weight class). Alonso Franklin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonso Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Broderick Booth!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.
Booth tries to clinch but Franklin moves away
and Franklin counters with a right hand to the body.
Booth tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Booth throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Booth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Booth in his tracks.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Franklin misses the target.
Franklin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franklin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin catches Booth napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Booth to the canvas!
 Booth is rocked!
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Booth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booth is still in real trouble! Can Franklin finish him?
Franklin passes Booth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Booth seems to have recovered his senses.
Booth is trying to control but can't.
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Booth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Booth.
Franklin looking to control but Booth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franklin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franklin moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Booth taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin!
A victorious Alonso Franklin 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 Al Bundy (ranked 1303 p4p, 1709 weight class) and Mike Maron (ranked 172 p4p, 209 weight class). Mike Maron is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Maron!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bundy's head.
Maron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Maron scores with a three punch combo!
Bundy shoots for a double leg takedown but Maron sprawls well. He's pushed Bundy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundy looks for a takedown but Maron sprawls well.
Bundy throws a looping overhand right but Maron ducks down to avoid it.
Maron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maron lands a head kick. Bundy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Maron catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Maron throws a big shot that misses.
Bundy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maron is trying to buck Bundy off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maron has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bundy prevents Maron from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy wants to control but Maron is keeping him busy.
Maron is pushing Bundy's head away, looking to escape. Bundy manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundy advances to mount.
Maron wants to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Bundy goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Maron turns into him and now he's in Bundy's guard.
Bundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bundy, up you get!
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
Maron lands a nice shot to the body.
Maron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maron.
Bundy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy drops his hands momentarily and Maron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundy.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron looks for the body kick but Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Maron as he connects with a hook.
Bundy misses with a hook. Maron ducked under it nicely.
Bundy looks to land a right hand but Maron moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maron.
Bundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron fails to land the takedown.
Bundy tries to counter with a takedown but Maron is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maron throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bundy's head.
Maron throws a chopping leg kick but Bundy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Maron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maron takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bundy throws out a loose jab but Maron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maron scores with the left hand. Bundy knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Bundy misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Maron dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maron scores with a leg kick.
Bundy scores with a takedown into Maron's guard.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maron keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy has gone for a leg lock! Maron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bundy's guard.
Bundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maron defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Maron misses.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Maron.
Nice shot by Maron.
Maron throws a head kick that Bundy semi-blocks.
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Maron misses.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maron tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maron to the ground. Maron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron misses with a straight right.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maron sprawls and moves away.
Bundy checks a low kick from Maron.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maron throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundy throws out the jab.
Maron misses the jab.
Maron tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundy cracks Maron with a good jab.
Maron is looking to land body kicks.
Maron misses with a low kick as Bundy jumps back.
Maron blocks a jab.
Bundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bundy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maron throws a series of strikes that have Bundy backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bundy. That did some damage!
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Maron avoids the body shot from Bundy.
Maron thuds a left hand into Bundy's body.
Bundy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
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.
Bundy prevents Maron from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maron pushes Bundy off but Bundy dives into side control.
Maron is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bundy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maron is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Maron 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!
Maron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maron.
Maron connects with a nice looking jab.
Maron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bundy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maron doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundy tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.
Bundy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Maron is keeping the position.
Maron keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bundy has gone for a leg lock! Maron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bundy's guard.
Maron stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big left from Maron misses.
A big left from Maron misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundy misses the target.
Bundy scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Bundy staying out of range there.
Maron gets caught flat footed, as Bundy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bundy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maron is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Maron circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maron dips to his left and cracks Bundy with an uppercut!
Maron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maron misses with an uppercut.
Maron scores with a nice body kick.
Bundy throws a jab when Maron was well out of range.
Bundy misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Bundy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maron swinging wildly here.
Bundy walks into a stiff left hand from Maron.
Bundy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maron with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Maron there.
Maron misses with a straight right.
Maron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bundy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bundy wants to take a breather but Maron manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bundy.
Maron wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maron stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundy misses with a few strikes there.
Maron looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bundy on the side of the head.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maron 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
In his post fight interview, Mike Maron started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 661 p4p, 1258 weight class) and Toti Rotiz (ranked 90 p4p, 163 weight class). Rotiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Southtown. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rotiz sprawls well. Rotiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Rotiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rotiz manages to get himself to full guard.
Rotiz has control of Dupree Holton's left arm, preventing Dupree Holton from doing any damage.
Dupree Holton preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton drops back looking for a leg! Rotiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rotiz manages to kick Dupree Holton off! Dupree Holton jumps back into Rotiz's guard.
Rotiz keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton stands and throws Rotiz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Rotiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotiz tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz is still trying to improve position.
Rotiz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dupree Holton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rotiz has his hands clasped together around Dupree Holton's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Rotiz is defending the position.
Dupree Holton is keen to just control but Rotiz is a slippery customer.
Dupree Holton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rotiz is looking to improve his position.
Dupree Holton is working for a submission of some sort.
Rotiz wants to get back to full guard.
Rotiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dupree Holton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rotiz working for a triangle but Dupree Holton defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton is pushing down on Rotiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rotiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupree Holton has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Dupree Holton sits in half guard.
Rotiz is looking for a sweep. Dupree Holton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dupree Holton is taking a breather. Rotiz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rotiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is defending well.
Dupree Holton prevents Rotiz from improving his position.
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Dupree Holton sits in half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Rotiz is defending the position.
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.
Dupree Holton prevents Rotiz from improving his position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotiz keeps working.
Rotiz is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotiz avoid being mounted?
Dupree Holton stalling.
Rotiz is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotiz avoid being mounted?
Dupree Holton is keen to just control but Rotiz is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rotiz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rotiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rotiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dupree Holton's head.
Rotiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dupree Holton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rotiz is working away from the top position though.
Dupree Holton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rotiz content to control rather than advance.
Toti Rotiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupree Holton tries to get to full guard but Rotiz has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz thows a huge punch but Dupree Holton dodges it nicely.
Rotiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton trying to control here.
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton is trying to maintain the position but Rotiz is very close to passing his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rotiz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rotiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupree Holton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rotiz.
Rotiz wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton gets back to full guard.
Dupree Holton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rotiz's guard.
Rotiz controlling Dupree Holton's posture.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rotiz controls Dupree Holton momentarily but Dupree Holton frees himself.
Rotiz seems keen to control Dupree Holton's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
Rotiz pulls Dupree Holton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dupree Holton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz pulls Dupree Holton in close to prevent any damage.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dupree Holton's half guard.
Dupree Holton is concentrating on defense, preventing Rotiz from advancing position.
Rotiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rotiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Dupree Holton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rotiz.
Dupree Holton trying to control here.
Rotiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dupree Holton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rotiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupree Holton is just riding it out for now. Rotiz eventually gives up the hold.
Rotiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rotiz won't allow Dupree Holton to sweep him here.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Dupree Holton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotiz is one step ahead there.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree Holton has wrist control.
Rotiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rotiz being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toti Rotiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dupree Holton gets a takedown into half guard.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Rotiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotiz tries to roll over but Dupree Holton keeps him under control.
Dupree Holton moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz seems a little lost for a moment, as Dupree Holton dominates the positioning.
Rotiz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dupree Holton's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Rotiz wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Dupree Holton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Rotiz is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Rotiz defends the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton works his way into full mount!
Rotiz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dupree Holton has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton working for the choke.
Rotiz staying busy and making it hard for Dupree Holton to control.
Rotiz is in a bad position with Dupree Holton working for a choke. Rotiz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dupree Holton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rotiz looking to control.
Dupree Holton preventing the sweep.
Dupree Holton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rotiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton postures up.
Dupree Holton won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
Rotiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Rotiz trying to keep a closed guard but Dupree Holton is proving a slippery customer.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Rotiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Rotiz, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dupree Holton manages to get himself to full guard.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Dupree Holton trying to keep a closed guard but Rotiz is proving a slippery customer.
Dupree Holton pulls Rotiz in close to his closed guard and prevents Rotiz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeShaun Dupree Holton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dupree Holton's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Dupree Holton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupree Holton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rotiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Jacobson Ill (ranked 2444 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Baron Welch (ranked 197 p4p, 216 weight class). Welch has chosen Red Light as his entrance music. Baron Welch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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141
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Jacobson Ill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Welch!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jacobson Ill to counter with a crisp jab.
Welch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Welch landing strikes.
Jacobson Ill is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Welch is looking to take a break and control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Welch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacobson Ill is avoiding damage well.
Jacobson Ill is looking to reverse the position.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows.
Welch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jacobson Ill managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Welch.
Jacobson Ill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Welch wants to control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him busy.
Welch landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Welch looks up at the clock and then as Jacobson Ill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Welch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacobson Ill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Welch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Welch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jacobson Ill is not content to let Welch control the position.
Jacobson Ill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Welch tries for a kimura but Jacobson Ill is defending well.
Welch working away.
Jacobson Ill trying to remain calm as Welch controls from the top position.
Welch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Welch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch cracks Jacobson Ill with a big right hand but Jacobson Ill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jacobson Ill taking a bit of punishment here - Welch scoring with strikes.
Jacobson Ill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jacobson Ill takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jacobson Ill tries to bench press Welch off him but Welch keeps the position.
Welch controlling the position.
Welch wants to control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him busy.
Welch scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welch is putting a hurting on Jacobson Ill here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jacobson Ill can't do much from the bottom here.
Welch is working Jacobson Ill over with some ground and pound from side control.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Welch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Welch working the ground and pound from side control.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Welch grinds an elbow into Jacobson Ill's temple.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Jacobson Ill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Welch crashes against the mat.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows.
Welch is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobson Ill is defending well.
Jacobson Ill is looking for a sweep.
Welch in side control, throwing shots but Jacobson Ill defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch cracks Jacobson Ill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jacobson Ill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Welch's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Jacobson Ill is defending well.
Jacobson Ill looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobson Ill is breathing heavily.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch thows a huge punch but Jacobson Ill dodges it nicely.
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!
Welch working over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound. Jacobson Ill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Welch working over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound. Jacobson Ill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch working Jacobson Ill over with strikes.
Welch throwing shots but Jacobson Ill is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Welch fails with the takedown
and Jacobson Ill counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welch.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Jacobson Ill.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobson Ill but Jacobson Ill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jacobson Ill quickly recovers to half guard.
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobson Ill's head.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacobson Ill is trying to control but can't.
Jacobson Ill taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch is pressing down on Jacobson Ill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobson Ill is holding on for now.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobson Ill won't allow Welch to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobson Ill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Welch wants to control from the top but Jacobson Ill keeps moving.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Jacobson Ill looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobson Ill, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobson Ill manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Welch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch 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.
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Welch keeping full guard, as Jacobson Ill tries to pass.
Jacobson Ill distracts Welch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Welch wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobson Ill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobson Ill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Welch is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson Ill wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
Welch manages to get back to half guard.
Jacobson Ill stalling.
Welch wants to get back to full guard.
Welch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Welch.
Jacobson Ill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Welch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Jacobson Ill works over Welch with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobson Ill pushing down on Welch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Welch is looking for a triangle but Jacobson Ill pushes his legs off easily.
Welch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacobson Ill escapes and throws Welch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobson Ill tries for a kimura but Welch is defending well.
Welch is trying to improve his position.
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 Dylan Jacobson Ill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jacobson Ill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobson Ill counters with a straight right hand.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jacobson Ill to counter with a crisp jab.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobson Ill sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Welch shoots in for a double leg but Jacobson Ill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobson Ill but Jacobson Ill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Welch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobson Ill defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Jacobson Ill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobson Ill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobson Ill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobson Ill defends well and Welch ends up having to push Jacobson Ill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobson Ill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Welch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Welch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacobson Ill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Welchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacobson Ill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Welch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobson Ill did well to prevent Welch getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobson Ill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jacobson Ill working for a triangle but Welch defends it easily.
Jacobson Ill keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch works over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobson Ill has his feet on Welch's thighs here. He's pushed Welch 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! Welch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Jacobson Ill!
A victorious Dylan Jacobson Ill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Arnolds (ranked 961 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Matthew Murray (ranked 89 p4p, 103 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arnolds might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Free and Easy - The Almighty. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
150
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26
155
4 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Arnolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Murray!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnolds moves away.
A combination from Arnolds does no damage.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arnolds throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Arnolds gets a clinch.
Arnolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arnolds.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnolds misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray blocks a body shot from Arnolds.
Arnolds can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Arnolds prevents a body shot from Murray.
Arnolds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Arnolds.
Arnolds has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arnolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Arnolds avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Arnolds pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Arnolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arnolds blocks an uppercut.
Arnolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Arnolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray is trying to break free.
Arnolds lands an elbow just above Murray 's eye.
Murray is rocked!
Arnolds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnolds finish him?
Nice body punch from Arnolds.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
Arnolds tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Arnolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arnolds backwards.
Arnolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds throws a head punch that misses.
Arnolds throws a head punch that misses.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds blocking some punches.
Arnolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnolds prevents a body shot from Murray.
Arnolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds lands a body punch.
Arnolds lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Murray.
Arnolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Arnolds misses with a body punch.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds lands a nice uppercut.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murray digs a right hand into Arnolds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arnolds's gas tank.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnolds.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but Arnolds has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arnoldss head.
Arnolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arnolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray pushes Arnolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arnolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Arnolds pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Arnolds controls the action.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Arnolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnolds blocking some punches.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Arnolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arnolds scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnolds.
Arnolds throws a lazy head kick
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnolds is rocked!
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arnolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray throws a fast counter high kick but Arnolds manages to duck under it in time.
Arnolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray.
Oh Arnolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Arnolds has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Murray smells blood and charges in for the finish! Murray unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Arnolds sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew Murray!
After winning the bout, Matthew Murray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Alan Arnolds was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Eclaro (ranked 944 p4p, 586 weight class) and Ritanzo Benzo (ranked 95 p4p, 66 weight class). Eclaro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm The Boy. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Eclaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritanzo Benzo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Ritanzo Benzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro takes a swing at Benzo's ribcage but misses.
Benzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Benzo thuds his shin into the meat of Eclaro's side.
Benzo misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Benzo misses its intended target.
Eclaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benzo looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Benzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eclaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Eclaro walks into a straight right hand from Benzo.
Benzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benzo tries to avoid it but Eclaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benzo to the ground. Benzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eclaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benzo works Eclaro's body with a nice hook.
Benzo throws a leg kick but Eclaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benzo throws a leg kick
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benzo!
Benzo 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benzo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Benzo wants to control but Eclaro postures up.
Benzo pushes Eclaro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eclaro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Eclaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eclaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benzo dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Eclaro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eclaro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Eclaro trying to control the action but Benzo is working from the bottom.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Benzo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Eclaro 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.
Benzo is trying to get back to his feet.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
Eclaro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Benzo is pushing Eclaro's head away, looking to escape. Eclaro manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benzo is avoiding damage well.
Benzo tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Benzo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Benzo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eclaro is controlling him well.
Benzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Eclaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Benzo's face as Eclaro controls the position.
Benzo wants to control but Eclaro postures up.
Benzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
Eclaro controlling the position from side mount.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet.
Benzo is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Benzo struggling a bit here.
Eclaro throws an elbow but Benzo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet but Eclaro drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eclaro wants to control but Benzo is keeping him busy.
Benzo tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Eclaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Eclaro blocks the body kick.
Benzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eclaro's head backwards.
Benzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benzo misses with a head kick.
Benzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Benzo is just out of range.
Eclaro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benzo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Benzo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Benzo kicks Eclaro off and gets to his feet.
Eclaro misses with a series of wild punches.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Benzo moves out of range.
Benzo lands a nice hook to Eclaro's body. Eclaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eclaro walks into a straight right hand from Benzo.
Benzo throws a body kick that misses
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eclaro cracks Benzo with a big elbow.
Eclaro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eclaro lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benzo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Eclaro is looking to wear down Benzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eclaro misses the body punch
and Benzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Benzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eclaro moves away.
Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benzo.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benzo loads up on a big right hand but Eclaro slips the punch.
Benzo swings away with a body shot that misses
so Eclaro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benzo is on top in guard.
Benzo trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
Eclaro seems keen to control Benzo's posture.
Benzo gets to his feet. Eclaro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Benzo's guard.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet but Eclaro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eclaro stopping the sweep attempt from Benzo.
Eclaro passes into half guard.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benzo won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Benzo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
Eclaro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benzo!
Poor strikes thrown by Eclaro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benzo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Eclaro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Benzo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Eclaro with a couple of short strikes.
Eclaro looking to control but Benzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Benzo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Eclaro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Eclaro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Benzo because Eclaro loaded up on that one.
Benzo wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.
Benzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Paul Eclaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Benzo didn't expect that.
Benzo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eclaro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Eclaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benzo's elbow.
Benzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eclaro tries a body shot but Benzo blocks it.
Eclaro tries a body shot but Benzo blocks it.
Eclaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eclaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Benzo controls his hands.
Eclaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eclaro scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Benzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benzo swings for the body but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benzo. Benzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benzo avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Benzo misses with a leg kick
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benzo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benzo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Eclaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Benzo is defending well.
Benzo is pushing Eclaro's head away, looking to escape. Eclaro manages to hold on to the position though.
Eclaro cracks Benzo with a big elbow.
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eclaro in side control, throwing shots but Benzo defends.
Eclaro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Benzo pushes Eclaro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eclaro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Eclaro working the body and head with strikes.
Eclaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
Eclaro tries for a kimura but Benzo is defending well.
Benzo is looking for a sweep.
Benzo is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro just content to control the position.
Benzo tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Benzo down.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Benzo is working away.
Benzo is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benzo gets back to half guard.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ritanzo Benzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Eclaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Eclaro.
Benzo is trying to stand up here but Eclaro is controlling him well.
Eclaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benzo trying to control but Eclaro postures up.
Benzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eclaro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Benzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benzo is looking to improve his position.
Eclaro prevents Benzo from standing back up.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benzo is trying to stand back up but Eclaro is controlling him
Benzo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eclaro is working for a kimura but Benzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Eclaro 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Eclaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eclaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Eclaro!
A victorious Paul Eclaro 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Figueson Deiveiredo (ranked 157 p4p, 324 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 20 p4p, 39 weight class). Deiveiredo comes to the cage accompanied by Mission Impossible - Adam Clayton. Hopson has chosen Home among the gumtrees. as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Figueson Deiveiredo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deiveiredo. Deiveiredo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deiveiredo works Hopson's body with a nice hook.
Deiveiredo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Hopson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopson.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Deiveiredo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deiveiredo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deiveiredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deiveiredo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
A swing and a miss from Deiveiredo.
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 big right from Deiveiredo misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Deiveiredo. That snapped Hopson's head back.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Deiveiredo misses with a straight right.
Deiveiredo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deiveiredo misses with a few strikes there.
Deiveiredo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deiveiredo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but Deiveiredo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Deiveiredo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge š in the buildup to the fight.
Hopson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo gets tackled into the cage by Hopson. Hopson maintains the clinch.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deiveiredo blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Deiveiredo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deiveiredo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson is pushing Deiveiredo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Deiveiredo tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopson avoids the damage to the body.
Deiveiredo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deiveiredo.
Hopson lands a body punch.
A short right from Hopson on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deiveiredo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopson is defending well for now.
Deiveiredo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deiveiredo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Deiveiredo lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hopson.
Deiveiredo cracks Hopson with a nice body shot.
Deiveiredo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Deiveiredo controls the action.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Deiveiredo avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Hopson lands with a light punch inside.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deiveiredo backwards.
Deiveiredo breaks the clinch.
Deiveiredo digs a good hook to Hopson's body.
Hopson misses with a hook. Deiveiredo ducked under it nicely.
Deiveiredo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo is trying to control the position but Hopson postures up.
Hopson is looking to pass into half guard but Deiveiredo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deiveiredo is in guard.
Hopson pulls Deiveiredo in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Hopson wants to sweep here but Deiveiredo controlling him for the moment.
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.
Deiveiredo looking to pass the guard.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deiveiredo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Deiveiredo wanted to stand there but Hopson had control of the position.
Deiveiredo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Deiveiredo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deiveiredo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook.
Hopson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Deiveiredo loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Deiveiredo throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Hopson.
Deiveiredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deiveiredo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deiveiredo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deiveiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figueson Deiveiredo is winning the standup battle so far.
Deiveiredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deiveiredo swings widly with a right hand
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deiveiredo throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopson! But no joy.
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deiveiredo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deiveiredo's waist but Deiveiredo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopson off to one side.
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
Hopson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deiveiredo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopson scrambles back to his feet.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Deiveiredo.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopson blocks a head kick by Deiveiredo.
Hopson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Deiveiredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Deiveiredo misses with a looping right.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Deiveiredo's head but Deiveiredo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Deiveiredo misses with a left hand
and Hopson counters with a straight right hand.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deiveiredo throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Deiveiredo misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deiveiredo throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deiveiredo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hopson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Deiveiredo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
Hopson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Deiveiredo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Deiveiredo's head but Deiveiredo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopson moves in looking to clinch but Deiveiredo pushes him off.
Deiveiredo throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Deiveiredo swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson throws a body punch but Deiveiredo moves out of range.
Hopson is looking to clinch.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo looks to land a combination. Hopson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hopson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hopson.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopson.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deiveiredo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deiveiredo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopson is defending well for now.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Deiveiredo controls his hands.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Deiveiredo avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Hopson blocking some punches.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deiveiredo misses with some punches.
Hopson managing to block the knees to the body from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deiveiredo's elbow.
Hopson works on Deiveiredo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deiveiredo has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
Deiveiredo misses with some punches.
A short left from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo breaks from the clinch.
Deiveiredo swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Deiveiredo misses with a wild body shot.
Deiveiredo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopson scores with a sloppy right hand. Deiveiredo should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Deiveiredo. Those never looked like landing.
Hopson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deiveiredo doesn't seem bothered though.
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopson! But no joy.
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 Figueson Deiveiredo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hopson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deiveiredo swivels and escapes.
Hopson dodges the punch combination from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hopson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deiveiredo misses the jab.
Deiveiredo misses the body punch
and Hopson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Deiveiredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deiveiredo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopson eats them both and turns towards Deiveiredo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson lands a head shot.
Deiveiredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Deiveiredo throws a big shot that misses.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deiveiredo misses with a wild body shot.
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
Hopson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopson jabs Deiveiredo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Deiveiredo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deiveiredo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopson lands a nice shot to the body.
Deiveiredo avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Hopson digs a good body shot into Deiveiredo's ribs.
Deiveiredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Deiveiredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopson.
It looked like Deiveiredo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopson.
Hopson scores with a nice right hand.
Hopson tests Deiveiredo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deiveiredo looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Deiveiredo lands a nice hook to Hopson's body. Hopson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson feints and as Deiveiredo raises his hands in defense, Hopson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deiveiredo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deiveiredo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopson stopping the sweep attempt from Deiveiredo.
Hopson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deiveiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson won't allow Deiveiredo to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hopson is now in half guard.
Deiveiredo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopson tries to pass to full mount but Deiveiredo defends it.
Hopson prevents Deiveiredo from improving his position.
Hopson wants to free his trapped foot but Deiveiredo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hopson controlling the pace.
That's four 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.
Deiveiredo wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy.
Hopson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopson slips under a jab.
Deiveiredo misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.
Hopson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopson slips a jab from Deiveiredo.
Hopson punishes Deiveiredo's body with a nice straight punch.
Deiveiredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jesse-James Hopson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deiveiredo moves away.
Deiveiredo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deiveiredo misses with an uppercut.
Deiveiredo throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Deiveiredo misses with a double jab
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deiveiredo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deiveiredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson connects with the punch.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopson.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Deiveiredo.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deiveiredo throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Hopson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deiveiredo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopson is in Deiveiredo's guard.
Deiveiredo is looking for a triangle but Hopson pushes his legs off easily.
Hopson throws a big right hand that misses.
Deiveiredo keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Hopson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hopson is in close to Deiveiredo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deiveiredo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deiveiredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Deiveiredo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopson dodges the punch combination from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook to the body
and Hopson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deiveiredo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deiveiredo is not content to let Hopson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hopson is chipping away with strikes.
Deiveiredo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deiveiredo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deiveiredo wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Hopson trying to advance position but Deiveiredo counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deiveiredo is on top in guard.
Hopson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Hopson has Deiveiredo pulled in close to control his posture.
Deiveiredo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deiveiredo wants to pass the guard but Hopson is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hopson cracks Deiveiredo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deiveiredo throws out a loose jab but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopson misses.
Deiveiredo takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Hopson gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deiveiredo tries to roll over but Hopson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo 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!
Deiveiredo is looking to control Hopson but Hopson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hopson breaks Deiveiredo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deiveiredo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deiveiredo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopson has managed to get both his arms back between Deiveiredo's legs - danger averted.
Hopson won't allow Deiveiredo to sweep him here.
Deiveiredo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson is fighting to break Deiveiredo's control of his arms but Deiveiredo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hopson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deiveiredo trying to keep a closed guard but Hopson is proving a slippery customer.
Figueson Deiveiredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
Deiveiredo is trying to control the position but Hopson postures up.
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deiveiredo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hopson won't allow Deiveiredo to sweep him here.
Deiveiredo working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deiveiredo to the ground. Hopson is now in Deiveiredo's guard.
Deiveiredo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo is really struggling to control Hopson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Deiveiredo content to stall in guard here.
Deiveiredo distracts Hopson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deiveiredo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deiveiredo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 is controlling Deiveiredo's posture.
Deiveiredo throws a strike but Hopson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deiveiredo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deiveiredo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson trying to control but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Jesse-James Hopson 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.
Figueson Deiveiredo spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'.
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