PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gina Bad Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hoppus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bad Ass might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Back Down. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bad Ass
vs
Hoppus

199 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gina Bad Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Hoppus!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppus ducks right into an uppercut from Bad Ass.
Hoppus misses with a takedown attempt - Bad Ass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bad Ass closes the distance and clinches.
Bad Ass gets through Hoppus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoppus looking for a takedown.
Hoppus is working for takedown but Bad Ass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gina Bad Ass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hoppus.
Bad Ass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bad Ass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bad Ass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bad Ass misses with the head strike.
Bad Ass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass lands with a left to the head.
Hoppus can't get the takedown.
Bad Ass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bad Ass lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Bad Ass.
Bad Ass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoppus has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bad Ass.
Hoppus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gina Bad Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppus looks gassed!
Hoppus avoids the body shot from Bad Ass.

Bad Ass moves into the clinch.
Bad Ass swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoppus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoppus tries for a takedown but Bad Ass manages to get underhooks.
Bad Ass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoppus goes for a takedown attempt but Bad Ass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoppus walks into a left hand.
Bad Ass tries to clinch but Hoppus moves out of range.
Bad Ass connects with the punch.
Bad Ass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoppus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bad Ass defends it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus throws a head punch that misses.
Bad Ass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bad Ass digs a right hand into Hoppus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoppus's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bad Ass pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bad Ass lands a left hand.
Bad Ass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoppus backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bad Ass takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Bad Ass manages to break the clinch.
Bad Ass throws a series of punches but Hoppus moves out of range.

Bad Ass gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bad Ass.
A right hand to the body from Bad Ass.
Hoppus goes for a takedown attempt but Bad Ass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoppus takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bad Ass tries to avoid it but Hoppus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bad Ass to the ground. Bad Ass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Bad Ass clinches with his opponent.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch.

Bad Ass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoppus working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bad Ass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bad Ass pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bad Ass lands with a left to the head.

Bad Ass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bad Ass moves into the clinch.
Hoppus tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bad Ass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bad Ass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bad Ass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoppus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gina Bad Ass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoppus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoppus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bad Ass closes the distance and pushes Hoppus back into the cage.
Hoppus takes a shot to the head.
Bad Ass scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Bad Ass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoppus fails with a takedown attempt.
Bad Ass lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoppus off the cage and back into rage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bad Ass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bad Ass dodges the punch combination from Hoppus.

Bad Ass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoppus, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bad Ass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bad Ass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoppus backwards.
Hoppus looking for a takedown.
Bad Ass gets through Hoppus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gina Bad Ass dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bad Ass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoppus fails with the takedown.

Bad Ass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bad Ass is working Hoppus over against the cage.
Bad Ass is pressed up against the cage. Hoppus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bad Ass down to the mat. Bad Ass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoppus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bad Ass as he avoids it easily.
Gina Bad Ass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hoppus.
Bad Ass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoppus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Bad Ass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoppus being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bad Ass.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bad Ass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoppus is out of range and Bad Ass settles back down.
Hoppus is breathing heavily.
Bad Ass scores with a hook.
Hoppus dodges the punch combination from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad Ass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoppus fails with a takedown attempt.

Bad Ass has managed to clinch.

Bad Ass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bad Ass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bad Ass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bad Ass.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bad Ass presses Hoppus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bad Ass.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bad Ass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bad Ass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoppus.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch.

Bad Ass rushes Hoppus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad Ass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bad Ass lands with a right to the head.
Gina Bad Ass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bad Ass content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bad Ass lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bad Ass avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bad Ass for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short body shot lands from Bad Ass as the two fighters clinch.
Bad Ass lands a shoulder strike.
Bad Ass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bad Ass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bad Ass lands a shot to the body.

Bad Ass manages to break the clinch.
Bad Ass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bad Ass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoppus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoppus gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bad Ass moves into the clinch.
Bad Ass lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bad Ass.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoppus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bad Ass as he avoids it easily.
Hoppus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gina Bad Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoppus shoots in and drives through. Bad Ass sprawls well.
Bad Ass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bad Ass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppus can do to turn this around?

Bad Ass has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bad Ass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bad Ass lands a nice uppercut.
Bad Ass scores with a shoulder strike.
Bad Ass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bad Ass leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bad Ass lands a right hand.

Bad Ass manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bad Ass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppus at a distance.
Hoppus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bad Ass but Bad Ass pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bad Ass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Bad Ass.
Hoppus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bad Ass is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hoppus.
Bad Ass presses Hoppus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Bad Ass.

Bad Ass breaks from the clinch.
Bad Ass scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bad Ass wants to clinch.

Bad Ass has Hoppus up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bad Ass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoppus backwards.
Bad Ass prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoppus backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gina Bad Ass dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hoppus shoots in for a takedown but Bad Ass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bad Ass. No joy for Hoppus on that attempt.
Bad Ass cracks Hoppus with a right hand to the side of the head.

Bad Ass has closed the distance and engaged Hoppus in a clinch.
Bad Ass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bad Ass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoppus goes for a takedown attempt but Bad Ass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gina Bad Ass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hoppus.

Bad Ass moves into the clinch successfully.
Bad Ass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Bad Ass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoppus tries for a takedown but Bad Ass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bad Ass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppus manages to avoid it.

Bad Ass has Hoppus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoppus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoppus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bad Ass scores with a shot to the side of Hoppus's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bad Ass.

Bad Ass manages to break the clinch.
Hoppus shoots in and drives through. Bad Ass sprawls well.

Bad Ass darts in and clinches Hoppus up against the cage.
Bad Ass is leaning against Hoppus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bad Ass is pushing Hoppus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from Bad Ass.
Hoppus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bad Ass scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass lands with a light punch inside.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bad Ass lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad Ass lands with a nice combination. Hoppus backs away looking to recover.
Bad Ass lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bad Ass lands a lovely overhand right.

Bad Ass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bad Ass scores with a shot to the side of Hoppus's head.
Bad Ass pushes Hoppus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bad Ass has Hoppus up against the cage in a clinch.
Bad Ass's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Bad Ass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bad Ass misses with a few strikes there.
Bad Ass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoppus moves out of range of the body kick from Bad Ass.
Hoppus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bad Ass swings for the body but Hoppus moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bad Ass swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hoppus counters with a shoot takedown. Bad Ass fights it but they end up in guard.

Hoppus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoppus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hoppus has gone for a leg lock! Bad Ass slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoppus's guard.
Bad Ass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoppus's guard.
Hoppus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bad Ass.
Bad Ass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoppus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bad Ass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hoppus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bad Ass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoppus working for a triangle but Bad Ass defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bad Ass tries to stand but Hoppus is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mark Hoppus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gina Bad Ass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bad Ass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoppus on the ground.
Bad Ass looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gina Bad Ass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bad Ass, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gina Bad Ass!