PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masada The Zealot (ranked 1362 p4p, 160 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 794 p4p, 91 weight class). Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

The Zealot
vs
Hermann Hoppe

190 cm
31
162 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

173 cm
24
161 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoppe on the side of the head.
Hoppe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Zealot defends well and Hoppe ends up having to push The Zealot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

The Zealot tries to keep at a distance but Hoppe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoppe blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hoppe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The Zealot is pressed up against the cage. Hoppe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Zealot down to the mat. The Zealot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but Hoppe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Zealot throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hoppe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Zealot is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but The Zealot dodges it nicely.
The Zealot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.

Hoppe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Zealot is just riding it out for now. Hoppe eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Zealot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Zealot defending well though.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Zealot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Zealot's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through The Zealot's hands, connecting with The Zealot's forehead.

The Zealot is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoppe.

Hoppe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Zealot defends it well.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Zealot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through The Zealot's hands, connecting with The Zealot's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throwing shots but The Zealot is blocking nicely.
The Zealot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
The Zealot is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoppe working over The Zealot with some ground and pound. The Zealot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Zealot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Zealot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoppe working over The Zealot with some ground and pound. The Zealot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Zealot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Zealot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Zealot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Zealot to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Zealot wants to get back to his feet but Hoppe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hoppe throws an elbow that misses. The Zealot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoppe's guard. Nice move by The Zealot!

Hoppe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Zealot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Zealot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hoppe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Zealot is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hoppe darts in looking for a takedown but The Zealot gets double underhooks and turns Hoppe into the cage.
The Zealot loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.

Hoppe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Zealot to the ground. Hoppe is now in The Zealot's guard.
Hoppe stands up over The Zealot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but The Zealot keeps moving.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but The Zealot blocks nicely.
Hoppe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoppe throws an elbow that misses. The Zealot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoppe's guard. Nice move by The Zealot!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hoppe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Zealot passes into half guard.
Hoppe trying to hold on to The Zealot's head to control him but The Zealot postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
It looks like The Zealot is going to stand back up.

Hoppe actively working from the bottom here.

The Zealot stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hoppe to get to his feet.

That's two 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.
The Zealot swinging wildly here.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
Masada The Zealot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoppe is looking to clinch.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but The Zealot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Hoppe looks to move away, The Zealot throws a big counter combo but Hoppe just gets out of the way.
Hoppe tries to clinch but The Zealot moves out of range.

The Zealot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoppe throws a strike but The Zealot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The Zealot stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe is still trying to improve position.

Hoppe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Zealot defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot wants to get up but he can't break Hoppe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hoppe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hoppe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Zealot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoppe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hoppe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Zealot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoppe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Zealot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoppe controls The Zealot momentarily but The Zealot frees himself.

The Zealot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoppe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Zealot has managed to get both his arms back between Hoppe's legs - danger averted.

Hoppe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoppe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Zealot manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Zealot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Zealot misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Zealot misses with a straight right.
The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by The Zealot as he connects with a hook.

The Zealot gets tackled into the cage by Hoppe. Hoppe maintains the clinch.
Hoppe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Zealot after a bit of a struggle.
Hoppe drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Zealot pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Zealot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Zealot scores with a jab.
Hoppe shoots for a takedown but The Zealot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masada The Zealot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Good standup being displayed there by The Zealot as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hoppe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoppe postures up in The Zealot's guard and throws a big left but The Zealot blocks it.
Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoppe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoppe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Zealot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoppe.
Hoppe trying to control but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
Hoppe lands a couple of elbows.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Zealot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoppe.
Hoppe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but The Zealot blocks nicely.
The Zealot wants to stand but Hoppe is controlling the position.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but The Zealot keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoppe pushing down on The Zealot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoppe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Zealot's head.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Zealot taking some punishment here, with Hoppe in his half guard.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but The Zealot is having none of it.
Hoppe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Zealot to regain full guard.
Hoppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoppe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoppe passes into half guard.
The Zealot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoppe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoppe throwing shots but The Zealot is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Zealot keeps working.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoppe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Zealot defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Hermann Hoppe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoppe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

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