PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kree P Krawlee (ranked 1784 p4p, 1598 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 232 p4p, 214 weight class). Krawlee's entrance music is Sail. A fine choice. Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hans Hermann Hoppe looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Krawlee
vs
Hoppe

181 cm
33
160
17 - 14 - 0

173 cm
41
159
40 - 26 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Urban Fighter
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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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawlee cracks Hoppe with a right hand to the side of the head.

Hoppe gets caught flat footed, as Krawlee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Krawlee stands up and waves to Hoppe to follow him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoppe enables Krawlee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoppe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoppe looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoppe, not yet.

Krawlee stands up and waves to Hoppe to follow him.
Good shot there by Krawlee.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krawlee as he avoids it easily.

Krawlee shoots in and bounces Hoppe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Hoppe is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck.

Krawlee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoppe, up you get!
Krawlee throws a hook but Hoppe avoids it easily.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Krawlee does a little dance to reset his feet.

Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoppe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Hoppe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krawlee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoppe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krawlee's guard! Nice work there by Hoppe!
Hoppe landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Krawlee blocks nicely.
Hoppe preventing the sweep.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoppe being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe connects with a couple of short punches.
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krawlee controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Krawlee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krawlee controlling Hoppe's posture.

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.
Krawlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Hoppe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoppe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoppe is not content to let Krawlee control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee taking a break here but Hoppe is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kree P Krawlee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krawlee gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoppe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoppe trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee passes the guard and advances to mount!

Krawlee stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krawlee defends it well.
Krawlee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krawlee's corner calls for a 1-2. Krawlee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krawlee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krawlee defends it well.
Krawlee blocks a jab.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.

Krawlee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoppe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kree P Krawlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Krawlee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoppe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe is trying to control Krawlee's posture but Krawlee avoids it.

Krawlee decides to stand back up. Krawlee steps back and let's Hoppe get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Hoppe moved out of range nicely.
Hoppe wants to counter with a clinch but Krawlee pushes him away.
Krawlee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
Krawlee lands a right hook to the body.
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!

Krawlee feints and as Hoppe raises his hands in defense, Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krawlee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Krawlee stands up and beckons Hoppe to his feet.

Krawlee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoppe quickly recovers to half guard.
Hoppe is breathing heavily.

Krawlee decides to stand up.

Krawlee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hoppe's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.
Krawlee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hoppe wants to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away.

Krawlee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Krawlee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoppe connects with a body shot that sends Krawlee's belly button to the back.
Jab from Krawlee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
Hoppe with the counter takedown but Krawlee avoids it easily.
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krawlee.
Krawlee dips to his left and cracks Hoppe with an uppercut!

Krawlee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krawlee wants to free his trapped foot but Hoppe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoppe is trying to get back to full guard.
Krawlee passes to side control.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoppe keeps working.

Krawlee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kree P Krawlee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Hoppe's head but Hoppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krawlee defends it well.

Hoppe moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoppe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krawlee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Krawlee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hoppe can't fight it off and eventually Krawlee manages to take the fight to the floor. Hoppe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoppe can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krawlee moves into full mount! Hoppe won't be happy about that!

Krawlee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoppe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe is not content to let Krawlee control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krawlee tries for a kimura but Hoppe is defending well.
Hoppe is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control.
Krawlee working away.
Hoppe is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoppe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krawlee wants to control but Hoppe is keeping him busy.
Hoppe struggling a bit here.

Krawlee stands up.

That's two 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.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Krawlee pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Hoppe instigates a clinch.

Krawlee lands a takedown into guard.
Krawlee stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Hoppe can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krawlee works his way into side control.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Hoppe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoppe, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krawlee stands up and beckons Hoppe to his feet.
Krawlee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoppe tries to clinch up but Krawlee circles away and keeps his distance.
Krawlee lands a jab to the head.

Krawlee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kree P Krawlee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee taking a breather here.
Hoppe is looking for a sweep.
Hoppe sneaks back into half guard.
Hoppe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krawlee is looking to advance position but Hoppe won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.

Hoppe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Hoppe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kree P Krawlee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krawlee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kree P Krawlee!
After the big win, Kree P Krawlee made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.