PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The real American. 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.

Hogan
vs
Anderson

189 cm
23
225 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

191 cm
21
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Anderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Hogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogan.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Hogan jumps back.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range as Hogan throws a body kick.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Hogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Hogan moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Hogan swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hogan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.

Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Hogan to get to half guard.
Hogan wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Hogan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wanderlei Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hogan being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.

Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hogan is defending well.
Hogan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Hogan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hogan working to try and regain half guard.
Hogan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to control but Hogan passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wanderlei Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogan is defended easily by Anderson.

Anderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Hogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson punching from mount but Hogan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Anderson looking to control but Hogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hogan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hogan has given up his back.
Hogan trying to control but not successfully.
Anderson misses with punches from the back.
Hogan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson wants to control but Hogan manages to buck him off and is now in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Hogan!
Anderson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hogan is now in half guard.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Anderson is trying to keep Hogan in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Hogan with a poor takedown

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hogan won't be happy with that.

Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Anderson working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing a few strikes.
Hulk Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Hogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Anderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Anderson!