PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocco OGrady (ranked 1722 p4p, 211 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 951 p4p, 121 weight class). Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OGrady
vs
Hermann Hoppe

173 cm
19
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
24
161 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco OGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoppe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OGrady is trying to maintain the position but Hoppe is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.
Hoppe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
Hoppe lands with a punch from half guard.
OGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoppe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoppe is thwarting OGrady's attempts to control the position.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Hoppe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OGrady defends it well.
OGrady is looking to improve his position.
OGrady knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoppe on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OGrady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoppe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OGrady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.

Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but OGrady is having none of it.
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. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to OGrady's temple.
OGrady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OGrady avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Ground and pound from Hoppe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OGrady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.
OGrady wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
Hoppe trying to control the action but OGrady is working from the bottom.
OGrady wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe working over OGrady with some ground and pound. OGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OGrady trying to hold on to Hoppe's head to control him but Hoppe postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OGrady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is nestled in close to OGrady, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoppe lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoppe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Hoppe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to OGrady's temple.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Hoppe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through OGrady's hands, connecting with OGrady's forehead.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OGrady with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but OGrady dodges it nicely.
OGrady tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoppe working over OGrady with some ground and pound. OGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but OGrady is working away.
OGrady trying to hold on to Hoppe's head to control him but Hoppe postures up.
OGrady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OGrady defending well though.
OGrady wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
Hoppe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but OGrady dodges it nicely.
OGrady is looking to improve his position.

Hoppe seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hoppe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoppe scores with a couple of short elbows.
OGrady tries to improve position but can't.
OGrady can't do much from the bottom here.

Hoppe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OGrady knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoppe scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OGrady is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hoppe connects with a decent elbow.
Hoppe is working OGrady over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hoppe lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hoppe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OGrady gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe working over OGrady with some ground and pound. OGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hoppe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OGrady defends it well.
Hoppe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OGrady is holding on to half guard well.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OGrady's head.
Hoppe winds up and cracks OGrady with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoppe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OGrady is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OGrady wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
OGrady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoppe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoppe's back!
Hoppe tries to roll but OGrady sticks to his back.
Hoppe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OGrady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoppe tries to lock up and control but OGrady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoppe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OGrady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OGrady's back!
Well, with Hoppe on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before OGrady is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Hoppe has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for OGrady! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hoppe gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.