PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 651 p4p, 825 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 87 p4p, 111 weight class). Hoppe comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hoppe
vs
Mahoney

173 cm
40
159
39 - 23 - 2

185 cm
35
168
23 - 20 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Offseason nutrition & LAUNDRY (115$-160Q)
FUClothing

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 39 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.

Mahoney clinches up against the cage.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahoney as Hoppe tries to tie him up.
Hoppe lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Mahoney has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hoppe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney stops a takedown attempt from Hoppe.

Mahoney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoppe staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney slips a jab and a cross from Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Hoppe punishes Mahoney's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoppe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Mahoney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoppe controls his hands.
Hoppe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Hoppe controls the action.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoppe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoney gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hoppe has hold of one of Mahoney's legs. Mahoney is fighting the takedown attempt but Hoppe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoppe stops Mahoney from standing up.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahoney has Hoppe pulled in close to control his posture.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throws an elbow that misses. Mahoney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoppe's guard. Nice move by Mahoney!

Mahoney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoppe's guard.
Mahoney passes Hoppe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mahoney prevents Hoppe from improving his position.
Mahoney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mahoney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mahoney tries to stand and escape but Hoppe is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is thwarting Hoppe's attempts to control the position.

Hoppe actively working from the bottom here.
Hoppe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoppe wants to improve his position but instead Mahoney has moved into half guard.
Mahoney prevents Hoppe from improving his position.
Hoppe controlling the position for now.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Mahoney keeps him under control.
Hoppe is trying to control but can't.

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.
Mahoney is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mahoney tries to pass to full mount but Hoppe defends it.

Hoppe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoppe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoppe.

Hoppe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoppe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahoney is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hoppe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahoney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mahoney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoppe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahoney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Hoppe.
Mahoney has Hoppe pressed against the cage.
Mahoney slowing the pace effectively.
Mahoney is pushing Hoppe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoppe avoids it.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.

Mahoney breaks the clinch.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Hoppe sets himself, and Mahoney steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoppe avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahoney gets caught flat footed, as Hoppe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hoppe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Mahoney is looking for a triangle but Hoppe pushes his legs off easily.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahoney is on top in guard.

Hoppe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoppe is trying to keep Mahoney in close.
Hoppe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe pulls Mahoney in close to prevent any damage.
Mahoney won't allow Hoppe to sweep him here.

Hoppe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoppe wants to control but Mahoney passes easily into half guard.
Hoppe is looking for a sweep. Mahoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe trying to control here.
Hoppe is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoppe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mahoney trying to pass the guard but Hoppe defending well.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Mahoney keeps him under control.
Mahoney wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mahoney wants to pass the guard but Hoppe is defending well.
Hoppe trying to control here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Hoppe tries to stall but Mahoney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Hoppe.
Hoppe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahoney after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney pushes Hoppe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoppe blocks an uppercut.
Hoppe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahoney is defending well.
Mahoney tries to work over Hoppe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carey Mahoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hoppe takes one to the side of the head.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
Hoppe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mahoney tries to avoid it but Hoppe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mahoney to the ground. Mahoney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoppe scores with a hook to the body. Mahoney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Hoppe gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mahoney.
Hoppe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoppe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Mahoney trying to control the position but instead, Hoppe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahoney into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mahoney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoppe is looking to wear down Mahoney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Mahoney has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoppe.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Hoppe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Hoppe pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mahoney breaks the clinch.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.

Mahoney drives through and clinches with Hoppe against the cage.
Hoppe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoppe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoppe avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Hoppe blocking some punches.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Hoppe is blocking nicely.
Hoppe blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Hoppe blocks an uppercut.
Hoppe lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoppe avoids the damage to the body.
Hoppe looking to stall.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Hoppe misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
A short left from Hoppe.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Mahoney presses Hoppe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Mahoney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahoney throws out a loose jab but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Mahoney looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahoney clinches.
Mahoney is leaning against Hoppe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoppe is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahoney lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mahoney.
Mahoney pushes Hoppe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Hoppe is blocking nicely.
Carey Mahoney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoppe wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahoney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoppe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahoney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoppe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Mahoney clinches up with Hoppe and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney stops a takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Hoppe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahoney fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mahoney has closed the distance and engaged Hoppe in a clinch.
Hoppe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Hoppe working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoppe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Hoppe can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoppe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoppe takes an elbow to the temple.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahoney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carey Mahoney!
Carey Mahoney managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview.