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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Traumen (ranked 101 p4p, 378 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 15 p4p, 45 weight class). Hopson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Home among the gumtrees.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traumen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Traumen misses the target.
Traumen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hopson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traumen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopson's head.
Traumen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
Traumen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Traumen won't be happy with that.
Hopson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Traumen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopson connects with a decent elbow.
Traumen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hopson working away.
Hopson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Traumen down.
Traumen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hopson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Traumen!
Hopson raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hopson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hopson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Traumen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Traumen wants to control but Hopson is having none of it.
Hopson with shots to the head and body - Traumen looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Traumen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Traumen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Traumen really wants to buck Hopson off and get back to his feet.
Hopson lands with some strikes.
Hopson lands a couple of good shots and Traumen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controlling well, preventing Traumen from escaping the position.
Traumen is trying to stand back up.
Hopson tries to keep control of the position but Traumen is staying busy.
Traumen trying to get back to his feet but Hopson is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hopson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet but Hopson has full control of the position and if anything, Traumen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Traumen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Traumen.
Hopson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Traumen hold on?!
Hopson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hopson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hopson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hopson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hopson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Traumen on his heels. He'll look to pass Traumen's guard now, I'm sure.
Hopson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hopson lands a couple of elbows.
Traumen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hopson stands and throws Traumen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hopson scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Traumen to see if he's OK.
Traumen pushes Hopson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hopson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Traumen is not content to let Hopson control the position.
Traumen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Traumen is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson working over Traumen with some ground and pound. Traumen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopson wants to take a breather but Traumen is having none of it.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Traumen throws the kick towards the body but Hopson avoids it.
Traumen looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Traumen lands a jab to the head.
Traumen throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Traumen counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Traumen misses
and Hopson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traumen prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Traumen blocks a body shot from Hopson.
A short left from Traumen.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Traumen stalls.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Traumen.
Traumen has Hopson pressed against the cage.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Traumen stops a takedown attempt from Hopson.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Traumen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Traumen lands with a light punch inside.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traumen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traumen lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traumen leaning against his opponent.
Traumen blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traumen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Traumen misses its intended target.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
Hopson takes one to the side of the head.
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.
Hopson stands and throws Traumen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Traumen pushes Hopson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hopson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Traumen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hopson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Traumen manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Traumen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Traumen is staying active underneath Hopson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hopson lands strikes from half guard.
Hopson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Traumen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hopson trying to control but Traumen is having none of it.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Traumen wants to control but Hopson is having none of it.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet.
Traumen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traumen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Traumen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Traumen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Traumen tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Hopson trying to control but Traumen is having none of it.
Traumen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hopson dominating with strikes here.
Traumen tries to reverse the position but Hopson maintains control.
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.
Traumen wants to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Traumen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Traumen misses with a head kick.
Hopson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Traumen defends it well.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but Traumen shows good takedown defense.
Traumen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Traumen misses.
A head kick misses from Traumen.
Traumen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traumen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traumen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traumen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Traumen to the mat! Traumen manages to get full guard.
Traumen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hopson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Traumen keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Traumen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Traumen throws a low kick but Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Traumen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopson is in Traumen's guard.
Traumen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Hopson moved out of range.
Traumen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traumen throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
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 shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Traumen.
Traumen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopson momentarily.
Lucas Traumen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traumen throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Traumen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson with the counter takedown but Traumen avoids it easily.
Traumen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopson with the counter takedown but Traumen avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Traumen enables Hopson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Traumen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Traumen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Traumen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson stops Traumen from standing up.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Traumen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet but Hopson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Traumen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Traumen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traumen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traumen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopson has time to react.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Traumen fights it but they end up in guard.
Traumen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hopson dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson wants to control but Traumen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traumen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Traumen struggling a bit here.
Traumen is letting Hopson control him for a moment.
Traumen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Traumen has one foot on Hopson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
Hopson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traumen tries to land a leg kick but Hopson saw it coming and moves away.
Traumen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hopson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Traumen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hopson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Traumen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses.
Hopson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hopson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Traumen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet but Hopson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hopson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen wants to stand but Hopson is controlling the position.
Hopson scoring with some ground and pound.
Traumen wants to stand but Hopson is controlling the position.
Hopson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Traumen cracks Hopson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Traumen swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traumen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Traumen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopson. That did some damage!
Traumen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hopson wants to counter with a clinch but Traumen pushes him away.
No luck for Hopson with that takedown attempt.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopson dives in for a single leg takedown but Traumen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
Hopson looking to score a takedown here. Traumen is defending well but Hopson drives through and ends up in Traumen's guard.
Traumen is wriggling around but Hopson manages to pass to half guard.
Hopson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Traumen 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.
Traumen trying to control but Hopson postures up.
Traumen kicks Hopson off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Hopson moved out of range.
Traumen swings widly with a right hand
and Hopson counters by moving into the clinch.
Traumen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Traumen keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Hopson stops Traumen from standing up.
Hopson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Traumen keeps moving.
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen had his way with Jesse-James Hopson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopson wants to clinch.
Traumen throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lucas Traumen is winning the standup battle so far.
Traumen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Traumen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Traumen!
Hopson trying to control the position but Traumen is working away.
Hopson scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson landing strikes.
Traumen is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson trying to control the position but Traumen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen tries to escape but Hopson is in control.
Traumen is looking for a sweep.
Hopson is looking to take a break and control but Traumen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet.
Hopson is staying tight to Traumen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Traumen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hopson is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Traumen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopson wants to control but Traumen is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Traumen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hopson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Traumen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Traumen is staying active underneath Hopson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hopson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traumen defending well though.
Traumen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hopson is on him like a limpet, forcing Traumen back against the cage.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traumen can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Traumen blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traumen.
Traumen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Traumen misses.
Hopson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traumen throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Traumen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Traumen throws a nice looking combination but Hopson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
Traumen throws a good cross that connects.
Traumen throws a body kick that misses.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but Traumen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Traumen looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hopson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Traumen throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Hopson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traumen misses with a right hand
and Hopson counters with a single leg into guard. Traumen didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson passes Traumen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Traumen is trying to stand up here but Hopson is controlling him well.
Hopson is thwarting Traumen's attempts to control the position.
Traumen kicks off Hopson and gets to his feet.
Traumen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Traumen wants to stand up but Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Lucas Traumen.
I think Traumen 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 John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen retains his lightweight title!
Lucas Traumen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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