PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). F comes to the cage accompanied by shortest man in world. Hogin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by real american. F has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

F
vs
Hogin

150 cm
30
264 lbs
29 - 9 - 2

170 cm
30
278 lbs
35 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

HeavyWeight Designs

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 29 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
F slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hogin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
F blocks a head kick by Hogin.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
F is breathing heavily.

F darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Hogin kicks off F and gets to his feet.
Hogin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hogin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hogin wants to stand up but F has a hold of him and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hogin stands up out of the half guard.
Hogin tries to score a power double leg takedown but F sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogin somewhat.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hogin or perhaps it was just good defense by F which made him look bad.
Professor F has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogin.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hulk Hogin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogin shoots in but no luck this time.
Hogin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. F defends it nicely.
Hogin shoots in for a double leg but F sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hogin misses with a takedown attempt
and F counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
F dodges the punch combination from Hogin.
Hogin fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin shoots in looking for a takedown but F manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hogin looks for a takedown but F sprawls well.
F stuffs the takedown.
F throws a nice looking combination but Hogin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
F avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Hogin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Hogin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogin wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin prevents F from improving his position.
Hogin stops F from getting back to his feet.

Hogin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows F to get to his feet.
F leaves Hogin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but F swivels and escapes.
Hogin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but F moves away.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick and F moves out of range easily.
Hogin tries for a takedown but F sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hogin shoots in but no luck this time.

F looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hogin!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hogin bucks up and throws F to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Hogin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. F sprawls well initially but Hogin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hogin decides to return to a standing position.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin fails with the takedown.
Hogin throws a series of punches but F avoids them all with ease.
Hogin shoots in for a double leg but F sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hogin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? F is fending him off so far but Hogin persists. Nope, F circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hogin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. F manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Hogin gets to his feet. F looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

F defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogin.
Hulk Hogin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? F is fending him off so far but Hogin persists. Nope, F circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogin throws a head kick but F moves out of range.
Hogin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogin misses with a head kick.
Hogin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but F manages to avoid it.
F keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hogin throws a head kick but F moves out of range.
Hogin shoots in for a double leg but F sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Professor F has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogin.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down F rather than just go for the knockout.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin looks for a takedown but F sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from F. No joy for Hogin on that attempt.
F stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogin. Hogin gets slowly back to his feet.
F looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogin is just out of range.
Hogin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? F is fending him off so far but Hogin persists. Nope, F circles away and we're back to standing.
F moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
F just misses with a punch to the body.

Hogin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. F was covering up waiting for the punch and Hogin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hogin wants to stand but F has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
F is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

F is working an open guard so Hogin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogin is defended easily by F.
Professor F is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
F stuffs the takedown.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
F leaves Hogin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin with a poor takedown
enabling F to counter with a crisp jab.
F misses with a wild body shot.
F tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogin misses with a double jab.
Hogin shoots in but F avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from F. No joy for Hogin on that attempt.
F defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogin.
F lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hogin misses with a takedown attempt
and F counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hogin misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Hogin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick and F moves out of range easily.
Hogin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
F scores with a hook to the body. Hogin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hogin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. F defends it nicely.
Hogin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hogin closes the distance and clinches up with F, looking for a takedown. Hogin pushes F against the cage but F circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
F blocks a head kick by Hogin.

F looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

F wants to work for an arm triangle but Hogin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hogin is looking to escape.
Hulk Hogin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hogin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hogin dives in and grabs F's left leg, looking for a takedown. F pushes down on Hogin's head and hops out.

Hogin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in F's half guard.
Hogin wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
F is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogin stands up from half guard.
Hogin misses with a wild combination.
Hogin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and F counters with a one-two to the body.
Professor F has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogin.
Hogin with a lazy takedown attempt
and F counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogin. F does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as F sprawls well. F wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogin gets slowly back to his feet.

Hogin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
F lands a couple of elbows.
Professor F has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogin kicks F off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogin. F does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogin shoots in looking for a takedown but F manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hogin shoots in and drives through. F sprawls well.
F showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogin.
Hogin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
F uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogin.
Hogin misses with a head kick.
F avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Hogin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
F misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hogin throws a series of punches but F avoids them all with ease.
Hogin shoots in and drives through. F sprawls well.
F fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogin is trying hard to land a takedown here. F sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hogin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? F is fending him off so far but Hogin persists. Nope, F circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Hogin or perhaps it was just good defense by F which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogin.
F throws a looping overhand right but Hogin ducks down to avoid it.

Hogin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hogin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows F to get to his feet.
Hogin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
F stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogin. Hogin gets slowly back to his feet.
F avoids the head kick by Hogin.
F keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogin with a poor takedown
and F counters with a right hand to the body.
Hogin fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
F blocks a head kick by Hogin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hogin 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogin!