PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master comes to the cage accompanied by Scars. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Master
vs
Hogan

188 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
216 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Master.
Master throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hogan throws the kick towards the body but Master avoids it.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Master.
Hogan lands with a nice combination. Master backs away looking to recover.
Hogan connects with a body shot that sends Master's belly button to the back.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Master misses with a body kick.

Master forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Hogan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Master.
Hogan is stalling here.
Master lands a right hand.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Master prevents it.
Master working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Master misses with some punches.
Master misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Master turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Master wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
Master working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Master in side control, throwing shots but Hogan defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hogan can do anything to dispel that myth.

Master working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Master tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Master has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Hogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Master swings around for an armbar but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Master's guard.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control.
Master has control of Hogan's left arm, preventing Hogan from doing any damage.
Master wants to stand and escape but Hogan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Master has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hogan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hogan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Master there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Master.
Master closes the distance but Hogan moves to the side
and Hogan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there.
Hogan blocks a leg kick.
Master tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Master shows good takedown defense.
Hogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Master lands with an overhand left.
Master looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Master counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan jabs Master to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Master wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Hogan misses
and Master counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan looks to throw a body kick
and Master counters with a low kick, right behind Hogan 's knee.
Hogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Master shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Master slips under a jab.
Master throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan throws a chopping leg kick but Master manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Master tries to clinch up.
Master throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Master scores with a jab to the body.
Master misses with a looping right.
Hogan misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Master dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A shot to the body from Hogan misses
and Master counters with a stiff right hand.
Master throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogan is defended easily by Master.
Master connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Master with a hook.
Master misses with a looping left.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Master misses with a head kick.
Hogan throws a lazy body kick
and Master counters with a big head kick but Hogan shrugs it off.
Hogan misses with the body kick
and Master counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Master takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Master.
Master tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Master counters with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hogan. No joy for Master on that attempt.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
enabling Master to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master looks for the body kick but Hogan saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Master. Hogan shrugs it off though.
Hogan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Master misses.
Hogan takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.

Master moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Master connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hogan's face.
Master throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Master pushes off an throws an elbow but Hogan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Master.
Master with a knee to the head.
Master tries for a takedown but Hogan manages to get underhooks.
Master throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head.
Hogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hogan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Master throws an elbow but it misses.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master is trying to stall.
Master is working for takedown but Hogan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Master, against the cage.
Master throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Master working aggressively here.
Master controlling the action here for a moment.
Master looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.

Master lands a takedown into guard.

Master postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hogan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Master, into his guard.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Master pushes Hogan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the 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.
Hogan tries to move into range but Master moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Master connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Master.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Master sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Master fails in his attempt to clinch.
Master is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hogan.
Master swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Master shoots in and drives through. Hogan sprawls well.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot.
Hogan throws a leg kick

and Master counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Master throws a strike but Hogan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Master with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Master looking to sit in guard and control but Hogan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Master avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Master dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
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!

Master throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Master has taken the fight to the clinch.
Master is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hogan is keeping busy.
Master working aggressively here.
Master throws a knee to the head but misses.
Master using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Master is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Master has double underhooks.
Master gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Master tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Hogan to work.
Master misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Master, against the cage.
Master letting Hogan take a breather here.
Master misses with an elbow over the top.
Master avoids the elbow strike from Hogan, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Master as Hogan tries to tie him up.
Hogan just leaning against Master, taking a breather.
Master lands a damaging elbow.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Ray Master is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Master throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hogan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Master to counter with a crisp jab.
Master lands a slapping body shot.
Master waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Master throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Master closes the distance but Hogan moves to the side
and Hogan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Master is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan slips a straight right by Master.
Master throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot.
Hogan lands a jab to the nose.
Master throws a push kick but Hogan slaps the foot to one side.
Master moves in looking to clinch but Hogan pushes him off.
Hogan throws a lazy body kick
and Master counters with a good low kick that Hogan was not able to check.

Master instigates a clinch.
Master will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hogan up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hogan.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Master.
Master wants to stall.
Ray Master is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan missing with knees to the body.
Master slowing the pace effectively.
Hogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Master.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike.
Hogan tries a body shot but Master blocks it.
Hogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master working aggressively here.
Hogan pushes Master back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hogan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hogan gets underhooks to prevent Master's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Master is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Master lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Master throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Master tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Master tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hogan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Master gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Master misses with a knee to the head.
Hulk Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master lands an elbow inside that Hogan shrugs off.

That has opened up Hulk Hogan's cut even more.
Master stalling in the clinch but Hogan improves position.
Master lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Master tries to land a knee to the head but Hogan blocks with his arms.
Hogan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Master lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Master showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Master has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Master!