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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 1353 p4p, 2864 weight class) and Jaimie Christ (ranked 92 p4p, 178 weight class). Hopson comes to the cage accompanied by Home among the gumtrees.. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse-James Hopson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaimie Christ!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Jesse-James Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaimie Christ.
Christ defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Hopson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ fails with the takedown.
Christ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christ scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Hopson cracks Christ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopson swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a shoot takedown. Hopson fights it but they end up in guard.
Christ drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hopson dives on top into guard.
Hopson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christ looking for a sweep. Not yet Christ, not yet.
Hopson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopson has managed to get both his arms back between Christ's legs - danger averted.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
Hopson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ controls Hopson momentarily but Hopson frees himself.
Hopson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopson looking to pass the guard.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christ is looking for a triangle but Hopson pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hopson slips nicely into half guard.
Hopson is controlling the pace.
Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily.
Christ looking for submissions off his back.
Hopson not doing much here.
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.
Christ trying to hold on to Hopson's head to control him but Hopson postures up.
Christ slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
Christ throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hopson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Christ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopson defends well and Christ ends up having to push Hopson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson slaps away a takedown attempt from Christ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hopson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Hopson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jesse-James Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaimie Christ.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
Jaimie Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson misses the jab.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christ staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.
A slow jab from Hopson misses its intended target.
Jesse-James Hopson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ staying out of range there.
Hopson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Hopson misses.
Hopson cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopson, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Hopson misses its intended target.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ shoots for a takedown but Hopson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hopson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ actively working from the bottom here.
Christ is looking to improve his position.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christ with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Christ tries to get to full guard but Hopson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ keeps trying to improve his position.
Jesse-James Hopson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopson not doing much here.
Hopson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Christ that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Christ is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopson unloading with bombs!
Christ slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Christ wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well.
Hopson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Christ!
Christ tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Christ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that second round.
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 throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Hopson misses the jab.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopson tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopson to the ground. Hopson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopson as he avoids it easily.
Jesse-James Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaimie Christ.
Hopson lands with a hook. Christ tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christ walks into a stiff left hand from Hopson.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hopson throws out a powerful jab.
Hopson throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson misses with a looping right.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopson defends it well.
Hopson throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Hopson looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Hopson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopson defends it well.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
A big left from Hopson misses.
Christ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopson circles away.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Christ with the counter takedown but Hopson avoids it easily.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but Hopson shows good takedown defense.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson with a hook.
Hopson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopson lands with a cross.
Hopson misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.
Christ with the counter takedown but Hopson avoids it easily.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopson sprawls well. Hopson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ blocks a jab.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Hopson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christ looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Hopson is keeping the position.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Hopson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hopson seems content to control.
Christ is trying to maintain the position but Hopson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hopson is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopson cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Hopson misses.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Hopson. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Christ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hopson can't do much from the bottom here.
Christ goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Christ's guard! Nice work there by Hopson!
Hopson is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopson defends well.
Hopson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopson defends well.
Hopson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christ looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Christ can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopson controls the pace.
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.
Christ working for submissions but it's allowed Hopson to get to half guard.
Christ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopson is working away from the top position though.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hopson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hopson is taking a breather. Christ 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.
Christ trying to control but Hopson postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hopson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopson continues to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hopson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christ's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ is looking to advance position but Hopson won't allow it.
Hopson is pressing down on Christ's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christ drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christ has Hopson in his guard.
Christ had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopson defends it easily.
Christ is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hopson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson had his way with Jaimie Christ in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hopson lands with an overhand left.
Hopson scores with a nice right hand.
Christ slips a jab from Hopson.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hopson lands a really nice looking cross but Christ seems unphased.
Christ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopson as he avoids it easily.
Hopson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hopson throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Christ moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ throws a nice looking combination but Hopson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopson attempts a counter takedown but Christ avoids it well and moves away.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt - Hopson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jesse-James Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaimie Christ.
Christ is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Christ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopson throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Christ slips under a jab from Hopson.
Christ defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Hopson throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
Christ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopson's waist but Hopson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christ off to one side.
Christ slips under a jab from Hopson.
Christ blocks a jab.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaimie Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopson's waist but Hopson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christ off to one side.
Hopson with a nice cross.
Christ dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Christ tries for a takedown but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Christ is quick to defend against it.
Christ slips under a jab.
Hopson misses with a straight left.
Hopson stuffs the takedown.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Hopson throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ walks into a jab.
Christ throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christ takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ misses with the combination.
Hopson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopson scores with a jab. Christ acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hopson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Christ closes the distance and clinches up with Hopson, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes Hopson against the cage but Hopson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christ throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christ.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Hopson missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Christ moves forwards but Hopson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Hopson catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson retains his bantamweight title!
Jesse-James Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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