PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hippity Hop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Mistry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mistry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hurt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hop
vs
Mistry

195 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
232 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Control Nutrition

MTG - NY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hippity Hop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mistry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mistry throws a big right hand that misses.
Mistry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mistry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mistry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hop has wrist control.
Mistry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mistry wants to control from the top but Hop keeps moving.
Mistry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mistry.
Hop wants to get back to his feet but Mistry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mistry lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mistry throws a strike but Hop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hop stands and steps away. Mistry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Kieran Mistry has been cut.
Mistry fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Hop does no damage.

Mistry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mistry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mistry.
Mistry prevents Hop from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mistry.
Hop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop is refusing to be controlled, as Mistry sits in half guard.
Hop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mistry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hop is breathing heavily.
Mistry trying to pass the guard but Hop defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop wants to get back to his feet.
Mistry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hop's head.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mistry.
Hop taking some punishment here, with Mistry in his half guard.
Hop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mistry.
Mistry misses with a head shot. Hop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mistry landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hop has wrist control.
Mistry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mistry thows a big elbow that misses.
Hop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Mistry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mistry shoots in for a double leg but Hop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mistry misses with a takedown attempt - Hop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hop looks to land a left hand but Mistry moved out of range nicely.
Mistry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mistry shoots in for a takedown but Hop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hippity Hop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Mistry.
Mistry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hop circles away.
Mistry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mistry shoots in but no luck this time.
Hop slaps away a takedown attempt from Mistry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mistry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mistry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hop lands a jab to Mistry's midsection.
A combination from Hop does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Hop.
Nice uppercut there from Hop.
Mistry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hop.
Kieran Mistry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hop jabs Mistry right on the nose. Mistry blinks but takes it well.
Hop throws a shot to the body.
Hop with a nice cross.
Hop cracks Mistry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mistry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mistry shoots in for a double leg but Hop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Mistry or perhaps it was just good defense by Hop which made him look bad.
Mistry misses with a takedown attempt - Hop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hop stuns Mistry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hop scores with a nice right hand.
Mistry dives in and grabs Hop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hop pushes down on Mistry's head and hops out.
Hop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hop throws the left hand but Mistry avoids the punch easily.
Mistry shoots in for a double leg but Hop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hop works over Mistry's head and body with a nice combination.
Hop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hop wants it to stay on the feet.
Mistry fails with the takedown.
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!
Hop throws a lazy right hand but Mistry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hippity Hop is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mistry.
Hop scores with a punch to the head.
Horrible takedown by Mistry or perhaps it was just good defense by Hop which made him look bad.
Hop sizes up Mistry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Mistry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hop sprawls well initially but Mistry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hop regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mistry.
Mistry throws a big right hand that misses.
Mistry thows a big elbow that misses.
Mistry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mistry looking to sit in guard and control but Hop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mistry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hop postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hop wants to stand but Mistry is controlling his posture from full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Mistry or perhaps it was just good defense by Hop which made him look bad.
Hop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mistry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hop's waist but Hop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mistry off to one side.
Hop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hop.
Mistry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mistry tries for a takedown but Hop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mistry tries to move into range but Hop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mistry shoots in looking for a takedown. Hop tries to sprawl out of it but Mistry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mistry.
Hop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hippity Hop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
That's time! Hop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mistry scores a takedown into full mount!
Mistry sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mistry looking to ground and pound but Hop is blocking nicely.
Mistry misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mistry looking to ground and pound but Hop is blocking nicely.
Hop is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry with the ground and pound from mount.
Mistry pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hop manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hop's head.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Hop dodges it nicely.
Hop looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mistry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mistry.
Mistry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mistry working over Hop with some ground and pound. Hop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mistry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Hop dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mistry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hop throws a nice looking combination but Mistry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mistry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mistry wants to control from the top but Hop keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mistry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry thows a big elbow that misses.
Mistry cracks Hop with a solid left hand.
Hop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mistry postures up in Hop's guard and throws a big left but Hop blocks it.
Hop wants to stand up but Mistry is controlling him.
Mistry lands a couple of digs.
Mistry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mistry distracts Hop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hop keeping full guard, as Mistry tries to pass.
Mistry postures up and lands a big shot to Hop's brow.
Mistry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mistry slips nicely into half guard.
Hop tries to kick Mistry off but Mistry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hop is staying active underneath Mistry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Mistry really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hop stuffs the takedown attempt from Mistry. Mistry gets slowly back to his feet.
Hop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hop throws a shot from downtown. Mistry moves away and avoids it.
Hop scores with a one two! Mistry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mistry shoots in but Hop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hippity Hop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Mistry.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hop.
Hop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mistry on the side of the head.
Mistry closes the distance and clinches up with Hop, looking for a takedown. Mistry pushes Hop against the cage but Hop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hop scores with a hook to the body. Mistry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hop throws a one two combo.
Mistry tries to move into range but Hop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mistry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mistry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mistry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hop tries to avoid it but Mistry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hop to the ground. Hop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Hop there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hop. No joy for Mistry on that attempt.
Hop tests Mistry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mistry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hop.

Mistry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry with the ground and pound but Hop uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mistry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mistry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mistry thows a big elbow that misses.
Mistry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hop has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry looking to sit in guard and control but Hop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mistry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hop is one step ahead there.
Mistry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mistry has a closed guard, preventing Hop from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mistry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mistry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mistry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mistry is trying to control the action in half guard but Hop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Hop dodges it nicely.
Mistry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hop has hold of Mistry's hands but Mistry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop is refusing to be controlled, as Mistry sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mistry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mistry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hippity Hop had his way with Kieran Mistry in that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mistry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hop is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mistry connects with a decent elbow.
Mistry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hop works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Hop dodges it nicely.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hop has hold of Mistry's hands but Mistry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mistry throwing shots but Hop is blocking nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mistry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry wants to pass the guard but Hop is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mistry shoots in for a takedown but Hop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mistry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mistry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mistry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mistry throws a strike but Hop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mistry is trying to keep Hop in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hop puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mistry wants to get back to full guard.
Mistry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hop has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mistry regains half guard.
Mistry strikes from the bottom but Hop uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Kieran Mistry has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mistry tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mistry is looking to reverse the position.
Mistry is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hop is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hop blocks Mistry's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mistry is looking to get to half guard.
Mistry throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mistry tries to improve his position but instead Hop has taken his back!
Hop controlling the position well here. Mistry rolled but Hop kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mistry tries to escape but Hop has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hop is looking to control Mistry but Mistry is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hop not allowing Mistry to control his hands.
Hop is hanging on to Mistry's back as he tries to escape.
Mistry prevents Hop from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mistry manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hop's guard. Nice work there by Mistry.
Mistry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hop has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Mistry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mistry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Mistry!
Kieran Mistry is the new heavyweight champion!