PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Hessu Hopo. Rickenbacker v.2 comes to the cage accompanied by Back Stabber!. Hopo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bodies. Hessu Hopo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rickenbacker v.2
vs
Hopo

175 cm
22
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

200 cm
34
275 lbs
24 - 19 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rickenbacker v.2 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling in the clinch but Hopo improves position.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hopo taking a breather.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopo.
Rickenbacker v.2 dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopo misses with a knee to the head.
Hopo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopo avoiding damage.
Hopo managing to block the knees to the body from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo avoiding damage as Rickenbacker v.2 throws knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 is pushing Hopo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees to the body from Rickenbacker v.2.
Hopo looks gassed!
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopo avoids it.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopo looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling the fight.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow inside that Hopo shrugs off.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Rickenbacker v.2 - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rickenbacker v.2 unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Hopo blocks with his arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopo looking to slow down the pace here.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow just above Hopo 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Rickenbacker v.2.

It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rickenbacker v.2 has Hopo pressed against the cage.
Hopo trying to stall but Rickenbacker v.2 improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to control Hopo's arms but Hopo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rickenbacker v.2 has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Hopo blocks with his arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee to the head.
Hopo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it with crossed arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head.
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!
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but Hopo blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hopo as Rickenbacker v.2 tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hopo throws a sloppy head kick

and Rickenbacker v.2 counters by clinching up.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling in the clinch but Hopo improves position.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow inside that Hopo shrugs off.
Hopo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling the fight.
Rickenbacker v.2 creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopo's defenses.
Hopo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rickenbacker v.2 content to slow the pace in the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rickenbacker v.2 here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hopo looking to throw knees to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 is blocking nicely.
Hopo is breathing heavily.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo stalling in the clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 improves position.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee strike.
Hopo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rickenbacker v.2 controlling the action here for a moment.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo takes an elbow to the temple.
Rickenbacker v.2 unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hopo tries a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rickenbacker v.2 is pushing Hopo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopo avoids it.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickenbacker v.2 working Hopo over with knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopo can do to turn this around?
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopo avoids the damage to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow that stopped Hopo in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow inside that Hopo shrugs off.
Rickenbacker v.2 taking a breather.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopo avoids it.
Hopo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopo avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rickenbacker v.2 is pushing Hopo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo avoiding damage as Rickenbacker v.2 throws knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rickenbacker v.2'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.
Hopo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
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!

Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Hopo is trying to stand.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to control the action but Hopo is working from the bottom.
Rickenbacker v.2 controlling the action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hopo has one foot on Rickenbacker v.2's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Rickenbacker v.2 finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hopo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopo throws a sloppy head kick
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with an inside leg kick.

Hopo gets tackled into the cage by Rickenbacker v.2. Rickenbacker v.2 maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hopo managing to block the knees to the body from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopo avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rickenbacker v.2 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopo's brow.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopo misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopo avoids the damage to the body.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rickenbacker v.2.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopo being controlled against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw knees to the head but Hopo is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hopo tries to stall but Rickenbacker v.2 uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo avoiding damage as Rickenbacker v.2 throws knees to the body.
Hopo looking to throw knees to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 is blocking nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hopo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rickenbacker v.2 has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to maintain a safe position but Hopo gets an underhook and turns Rickenbacker v.2 into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rickenbacker v.2 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopo's brow.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice knee to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 with a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopo is defending well for now.
Hopo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopo avoids it.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopo letting Rickenbacker v.2 take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rickenbacker v.2 has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
A less than humble Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.