PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Boondocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopo comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hopo
vs
Boondocks

200 cm
33
275 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

200 cm
32
270 lbs
32 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Boondocks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boondocks avoids the body shot from Hopo.

Hopo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boondocks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boondocks is trying to stand up here but Hopo is controlling him well.
Hopo wants to take a breather but Boondocks is having none of it.
Hopo is pressing down on Boondocks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boondocks is holding on for now.
Boondocks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hopo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boondocks pushes Hopo off looking to stand but Hopo dives back in and keeps control.
Hopo throws a strike but Boondocks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boondocks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hopo working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boondocks's guard.
Boondocks wants to improve his position but Hopo is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boondocks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hopo wants to take a breather but Boondocks is having none of it.
Hopo thows a huge punch but Boondocks dodges it nicely.
Boondocks is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Hopo there.
Hopo trying to control the action but Boondocks is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hopo connects with a nice short shot to Boondocks's temple.
Hopo stops Boondocks from getting back to his feet.
Hopo wants to free his trapped foot but Boondocks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hopo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boondocks keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boondocks keeping control of the position.
Hopo trying to control from half guard but Boondocks is working away.
Hopo works his way into full mount!
Hopo wants to control the pace but Boondocks is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boondocks hang on?
Boondocks tries to buck Hopo off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopo lands a big shot there that rocks Boondocks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hopo prevents Boondocks from getting the reversal.
Hopo lands a heavy elbow.
Hopo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boondocks hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopo working the ground and pound effectively.
Hopo looking to ground and pound but Boondocks is blocking nicely.
Hopo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boondocks because Hopo loaded up on that one.
Hopo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boondocks wants to control but Hopo is having none of it.
Hopo trying to control but Boondocks is having none of it.
Hopo landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hopo cracks Boondocks with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
Hessu Hopo retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Hessu Hopo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.