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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 479 p4p, 1715 weight class) and Jim Bob Walton (ranked 41 p4p, 158 weight class). Hopson comes to the cage accompanied by Home among the gumtrees.. Jim Bob Walton 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Bob Walton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson feinted with a counter takedown.
Hopson slips under a jab.
Hopson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
Walton throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Walton misses with a left hand
so Hopson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hopson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walton is trying to stand up here but Hopson is controlling him well.
Hopson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton wants to get back to his feet.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walton is trying to stand.
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.
Walton is in trouble now - Hopson has advanced to mount!
Walton is looking to improve his position but Hopson isn't that keen on the idea.
Walton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson tries to control but Walton wriggling away.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopson looking to finish with strikes here!
Hopson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Walton because Hopson loaded up on that one.
Hopson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hopson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopson throwing strikes here but Walton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hopson lands a heavy elbow.
Hopson throws a wild left hand from mount and Walton manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Walton is looking to improve his position.
Hopson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopson uses his free foot to push down on Walton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands a big elbow.
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hopson avoids the attempt from Walton to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopson feints and as Walton raises his hands in defense, Hopson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hopson won't allow Walton to get back to his feet.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Hopson passes into half guard.
Hopson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hopson wants to free his trapped foot but Walton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jesse-James Hopson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hopson connects with a nice short shot to Walton's temple.
Hopson prevents Walton from standing back up.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hopson not doing much here.
Hopson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walton wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walton sprawls and moves away.
Walton throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Hopson connects with a crisp jab.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hopson or perhaps it was just good defense by Walton, which made it look bad.
Walton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hopson has a takedown stuffed.
Hopson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walton pinned against the cage. Walton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hopson blocks a head kick by Walton.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
Hopson throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Hopson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walton sprawls and moves away.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walton as he jumps to the side.
Walton misses with a straight right.
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Hopson throws the left hand but Walton avoids the punch easily.
Hopson sets himself, and Walton steps forward looking for the clinch! Hopson avoids it this time.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Walton tries to clinch but Hopson is having none of it.
Walton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hopson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walton can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson wants to take the fight to the mat but Walton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson blocks an elbow strike.
Hopson can't get the takedown.
Walton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walton lands with a light punch inside.
Hopson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walton is defending well.
Walton is pressed up against the cage. Hopson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walton down to the mat. Walton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Walton.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson swats away the attempt to clinch by Walton.
Walton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopson under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Walton does it's job there.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but Walton shows good takedown defense.
Walton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walton tries to clinch but Hopson moves out of range.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Hopson with a hook.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Hopson shoots in and bounces Walton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hopson stays in close to Walton's body and controls the position.
Walton keeping full guard, as Hopson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Walton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hopson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hopson.
Hopson content just to control the position here.
Hopson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopson dominating with strikes here.
Hopson with the ground and pound from mount.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Hopson landing punches.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hopson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hopson content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson wants to control the pace but Walton is squirming around nicely.
Walton is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Walton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Walton throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Walton is quick to defend against it.
Hopson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walton defends it nicely.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walton misses with a body shot.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Walton is quick to defend against it.
A lazy left from Walton finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson scores with a takedown into Walton's guard.
Hopson trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
Walton has Hopson pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson stays in close to Walton's body and controls the position.
Walton controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but Walton is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson throws a looping overhand right but Walton ducks down to avoid it.
Hopson misses the jab.
Walton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson fails with the takedown
and Walton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walton.
Walton misses with the head strike.
Walton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
Hopson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walton looking to slow down the pace here.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walton after a bit of a struggle.
Walton is looking to control Hopson's arms but Hopson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walton has his back to the cage.
Walton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopson blocking some punches.
Hopson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopson looking for a takedown.
Walton pushes off an throws an elbow but Hopson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
Walton lands with a straight right. Hopson didn't see that one coming.
Walton misses with a right hand
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton prevents Hopson from improving position.
Hopson is trying to get an arm triangle but Walton is defending well.
Walton tries to buck Hopson off but Hopson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Hopson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Walton tries to clinch but Hopson moves out of range.
Walton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walton!
Hopson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hopson cracks Walton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Walton tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton can't do much from the bottom here.
Walton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton struggling a bit here.
Walton prevents Hopson from moving into mount.
Walton struggling a bit here.
Hopson wants to control but Walton is keeping him busy.
Hopson cracks Walton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hopson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two 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.
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walton for as long as he can get away with.
Walton dodges the ground and pound from Hopson.
Hopson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walton is being controlled here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Walton is out of range.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walton throws out a counter right but Hopson avoids it with no problem.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Walton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
Hopson won't allow Walton to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse-James Hopson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jim Bob Walton had this to say: 'I am surprised I made it to the cage to be honest. One hell of a Night Last night. Congrats to the other guy over there. We will run it back one day when im not all f'd up on hallucinogens. '.
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energy
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