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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykin comes into the arena with Пересмотри blaring out of the sound system. Hopo has chosen Gers Pardoel - Ik Neem Je Mee as his entrance music. Dimentiy Boykin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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185 cm
29
275 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimentiy Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopo.
Hopo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopo pulls his head out easily.
Boykin wants to control but Hopo is keeping busy.
Boykin is refusing to be controlled, as Hopo sits in half guard.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Hopo trying to control from half guard but Boykin is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boykin tries to get to full guard but Hopo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boykin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopo wants to work for an arm triangle but Boykin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hopo is controlling the pace.
Boykin is looking to control Hopo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boykin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Hopo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boykin is looking to control Hopo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boykin avoid being mounted?
Boykin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boykin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boykin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boykin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopo defends it easily.
Boykin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boykin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopo defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boykin keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
Hopo lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopo wants to control from the top but Boykin keeps moving.
Boykin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopo defends well.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hopo trying to control but Boykin is working from the bottom.
Boykin looking for a guillotine here but Hopo defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boykin is keeping the position for now.
Hopo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boykin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boykin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopo defends well.
Boykin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boykin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boykin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopo defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hessu Hopo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boykin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopo throws a shot from downtown. Boykin moves away and avoids it.
Boykin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopo did well to prevent Boykin getting side control.
Boykin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopo sees it coming and defends easily.
Hopo wants to improve his position but Boykin is controlling well.
Boykin is thwarting Hopo's attempts to control the position.
Boykin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hopo wants to control but Boykin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopo.
Hopo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boykin taking shots to the head.
Hopo landing punches.
Boykin is trying desperately to improve position.
Boykin is squirming around, avoiding Hopo's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopo working Boykin over with strikes here.
Hopo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boykin wants to hold on but Hopo pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo tries to control but Boykin wriggling away.
Hopo cracks Boykin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boykin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
Hopo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopo pulls his head out easily.
Boykin is not content to let Hopo control the position.
Hopo wants to pass to mount but Boykin is defending the position.
Boykin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boykin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopo has managed to get both his arms back between Boykin's legs - danger averted.
Boykin looking for a guillotine here but Hopo defends easily.
Hopo working some strikes from top position.
Boykin is trying to keep Hopo in close.
Boykin looking for a guillotine here but Hopo defends easily.
Boykin looking for a guillotine here but Hopo defends easily.
Boykin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boykin is keeping the position for now.
Boykin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Boykin working for a triangle but Hopo defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boykin.
Boykin fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopo looks to score with a jab to the body but Boykin is just out of range.
Hopo scores with a jab to the head.
Hopo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick from Boykin misses.
Hopo throws a looping overhand right but Boykin ducks down to avoid it.
Hopo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boykin. Boykin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopo. Boykin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopo stuffs the takedown attempt from Boykin. Boykin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopo wants it to stay on the feet.
Hopo takes a swing at Boykin's ribcage but misses.
Hopo pushes Boykin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hopo pulls guard.
Hopo wants to sweep but no luck.
Boykin wants to control from the top but Hopo keeps moving.
Boykin chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
Boykin trying to control but Hopo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Hopo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boykin's guard.
Boykin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boykin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boykin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hessu Hopo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boykin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopo has managed to get both his arms back between Boykin's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boykin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopo is aware though and is defending well.
Hopo is working Boykin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boykin keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boykin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hopo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boykin looking for a guillotine here but Hopo defends easily.
Boykin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boykin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hopo wants to control from the top but Boykin keeps moving.
Boykin controls Hopo momentarily but Hopo frees himself.
Hopo trying to control but Boykin is working from the bottom.
Dimentiy Boykin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boykin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hopo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boykin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopo has managed to get both his arms back between Boykin's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopo wants to pass the guard but Boykin is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hessu Hopo.
Well Hopo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hessu Hopo!
Our winner, Hessu Hopo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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