PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hoppus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Adenhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Adenhart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hoppus
vs
Adenhart

198 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Poweful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Hoppus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Adenhart!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Adenhart.
Adenhart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoppus lands a head kick!

It looks like Nick Adenhart has been cut.
A punch combination from Hoppus misses.
Hoppus doesn't manage to clinch there - Adenhart circles away.

Adenhart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoppus sprawls well initially but Adenhart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adenhart thows a huge punch but Hoppus dodges it nicely.
Adenhart is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoppus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adenhart is thwarting Hoppus's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Adenhart there.
Hoppus is looking for a sweep. Adenhart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adenhart working over Hoppus with some ground and pound. Hoppus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Adenhart seems to be working for a kimura but Hoppus defends the submission attempt.
Adenhart wants to pass to mount but Hoppus is defending the position.
Adenhart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppus trying to control here.
Hoppus is trying to get back to full guard.

Hoppus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adenhart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adenhart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoppus wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adenhart is working away from the top position though.
Adenhart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoppus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoppus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoppus.
Adenhart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adenhart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adenhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoppus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Adenhart!
Hoppus is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Adenhart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adenhart throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hoppus. What's that going to do exactly?

Adenhart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hoppus.
Hoppus is breathing heavily.
Adenhart holds on to Hoppus as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Adenhart is trying desperately to improve position.
Adenhart throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hoppus. What's that going to do exactly?
Adenhart is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoppus has control of Adenhart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Adenhart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Adenhart wants to hold on but Hoppus pushes him away.
Adenhart flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Adenhart is looking to improve his position but Hoppus isn't that keen on the idea.
Adenhart regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adenhart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adenhart is looking for a sweep. Hoppus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hoppus is working for a kimura but Adenhart is defending it quite comfortably.
Adenhart is trying to stand back up but Hoppus is controlling him

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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adenhart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoppus wants to pass the guard but Adenhart is keeping the position.
Adenhart looking to control.
Adenhart with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hoppus can't handle though.
Adenhart keeping full guard, as Hoppus tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Adenhart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoppus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adenhart landing a few strikes.
Adenhart works to advance to full mount. Hoppus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Adenhart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adenhart landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adenhart landing strikes from the mount and Hoppus is in trouble!
Adenhart landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Adenhart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Adenhart's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Adenhart scores with a one two! Hoppus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Hoppus is rocked!
Adenhart connects with a looping right hand.
Hoppus throws a lazy right hand but Adenhart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoppus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adenhart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoppus with a poor takedown

so Adenhart counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adenhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoppus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nick Adenhart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adenhart postures up.
Adenhart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adenhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoppus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adenhart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adenhart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoppus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adenhart is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adenhart wants to pass the guard but Hoppus is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Adenhart drives through with a takedown into guard.

Adenhart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adenhart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoppus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adenhart controls the pace.
Adenhart lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adenhart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adenhart chips away with some ground and pound.
Adenhart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adenhart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoppus's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoppus is working an open guard so Adenhart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Adenhart.
Adenhart tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hoppus's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adenhart lands a decent elbow from side control.
Adenhart staying calm.
Adenhart working the head and body with strikes.
Adenhart trying to control the position but Hoppus is working away.
Hoppus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adenhart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adenhart in particular looking to stall.
Hoppus has hold of Adenhart's hands but Adenhart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoppus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adenhart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Adenhart connects with a nice short shot to Hoppus's temple.
Adenhart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoppus keeps working.
Adenhart trying to mount his opponent but Hoppus defends it.
Adenhart stops Hoppus from getting back to his feet.
Hoppus wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adenhart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoppus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoppus wants to get back to full guard.
Adenhart working Hoppus over with strikes.
Adenhart wants to pass the guard but Hoppus is defending well.
Hoppus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoppus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adenhart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoppus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adenhart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hoppus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adenhart wants to control but Hoppus is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Adenhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Adenhart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Adenhart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoppus to the mat! Hoppus manages to get full guard.
Adenhart cracks Hoppus with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adenhart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Adenhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Adenhart stands up and waves to Hoppus to follow him.

Adenhart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adenhart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoppus keeps working.

Hoppus has one foot on Adenhart's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Adenhart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoppus is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adenhart lands strikes from half guard.
Adenhart prevents Hoppus from improving his position.
Hoppus is trying to maintain the position but Adenhart is very close to passing his half guard.
Adenhart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adenhart is looking to advance position but Hoppus won't allow it.
Adenhart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.

Hoppus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adenhart prevents Hoppus from improving his position.
Adenhart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adenhart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoppus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adenhart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Adenhart is looking for a kimura here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hoppus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Adenhart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hoppus's guard now.
Adenhart postures up and lands a big shot to Hoppus's brow.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adenhart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adenhart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adenhart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoppus keeping full guard, as Adenhart tries to pass.
Adenhart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoppus's head.
Adenhart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adenhart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoppus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adenhart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adenhart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adenhart trying to control but Hoppus is working from the bottom.
Adenhart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adenhart tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoppus is retaining full guard.
Hoppus working a defensive guard here.
Adenhart tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoppus is retaining full guard.
Adenhart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hoppus with a poor takedown

and Adenhart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adenhart won't allow Hoppus to get back to his feet.
Adenhart is in close to Hoppus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoppus working a defensive guard here.
Mark Hoppus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adenhart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Adenhart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adenhart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Adenhart!