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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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Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler Excellent MT Granite chin |
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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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