PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harri Hippi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hippi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harry Hippy. Crocodile Dundee 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!

Hippi
vs
Dundee

195 cm
23
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
198 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harri Hippi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crocodile Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dundee.

Dundee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dundee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hippi's head.
Hippi tries to roll over but Dundee keeps him under control.
Dundee works his way into full mount!
Hippi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dundee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Dundee has control of Hippi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hippi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dundee prevents Hippi from getting the reversal.
Dundee throwing strikes here but Hippi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dundee looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee prevents Hippi from getting the reversal.
Hippi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hippi is looking for a sweep. Dundee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hippi wants to get back to his feet.
Dundee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dundee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hippi's head.

Dundee is working for a kimura but Hippi is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dundee works his way into side control.
Hippi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Dundee.
The strikes coming from Dundee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hippi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dundee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dundee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hippi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dundee.
You can see the frustration on Hippi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hippi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dundee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dundee working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Dundee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hippi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dundee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hippi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dundee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dundee wants to control but Hippi is keeping him busy.
Dundee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dundee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hippi is trying to get back to half guard.

Dundee tries for a kimura but Hippi is defending well.
Dundee wants to control but Hippi is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Dundee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dundee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!

Dundee is trying to get an arm triangle but Hippi is defending well.
Hippi sneaks back into half guard.

Dundee wants to work for an arm triangle but Hippi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hippi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dundee.
Hippi tries to get to full guard but Dundee has control of the leg.
Hippi is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crocodile Dundee 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.

Dundee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hippi.

Dundee scores with a takedown into Hippi's guard.

Dundee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hippi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dundee has managed to get both his arms back between Hippi's legs - danger averted.
Dundee is looking to work some ground and pound but Hippi has wrist control.
Dundee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hippi keeping full guard, as Dundee tries to pass.
Hippi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dundee throws a big right hand that misses.
Hippi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dundee stopping the sweep attempt from Hippi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dundee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hippi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hippi, not yet.
Hippi is looking to stand up but Dundee isn't so interested in that idea.

Dundee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hippi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dundee!
Dundee tries to reverse the position but Hippi maintains control.

Hippi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hippi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throws a big shot that misses.
Dundee shoots in but Hippi avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hippi tries to sprawl but Dundee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hippi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dundee.
Dundee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hippi is looking to improve his position.
Dundee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dundee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hippi manages to get to full guard.
Dundee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hippi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dundee wants to pass the guard but Hippi is keeping the position.
Dundee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dundee working some strikes from top position.
Hippi trying to keep a closed guard but Dundee is proving a slippery customer.

Dundee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hippi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hippi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hippi manages to pass to mount!
Dundee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hippi content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crocodile Dundee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hippi wants to land a leg kick but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hippi circles away.
Dundee fails to land the takedown.
Crocodile Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hippi is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Dundee with that takedown attempt.
Harri Hippi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crocodile Dundee.
Dundee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hippi is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippi missing with a left hand there. Dundee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dundee avoids the body shot from Hippi.
Hippi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Dundee dives in and grabs Hippi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hippi pushes down on Dundee's head and hops out.
Hippi takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
Dundee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hippi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dundee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hippi scores with a head kick.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hippi manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hippi is looking to clinch but Dundee is avoiding it.
Dundee dives in and grabs Hippi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hippi pushes down on Dundee's head and hops out.
Dundee slips a jab from Hippi.
Dundee takes a swing at Hippi's ribcage but misses.
Dundee closes the distance and clinches up with Hippi, looking for a takedown. Dundee pushes Hippi against the cage but Hippi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crocodile Dundee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dundee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hippi rather than just go for the knockout.
Dundee closes the distance and clinches up with Hippi, looking for a takedown. Dundee pushes Hippi against the cage but Hippi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hippi misses with a shot to the body

and Dundee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dundee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hippi trying to keep a closed guard but Dundee is proving a slippery customer.
Hippi keeping moving, preventing Dundee from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crocodile Dundee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dundee trying to control but Hippi is working from the bottom.
Hippi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hippi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Hippi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harri Hippi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hippi misses with a straight right.

Dundee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hippi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hippi is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee working the head and body with strikes.
Hippi wants to control but Dundee postures up.
Dundee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dundee is looking to take a break and control but Hippi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hippi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hippi stops Dundee from passing to mount.
Hippi is letting Dundee control him for a moment.
Dundee advances to full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crocodile Dundee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dundee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crocodile Dundee!