PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carolus Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hogan
vs
Augustus

200 cm
22
272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 4 - 0 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carolus Augustus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Hogan fails to land the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogan.
Augustus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hogan off and has taken his back!

Augustus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hogan just trying to survive but Augustus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Augustus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Augustus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hogan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hogan wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Hogan right now.

Hogan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Augustus's arms.
Hogan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Augustus's guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Hogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.

Hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Augustus looking for a guillotine here but Hogan defends easily.
Hogan is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Augustus shoots in.

Hogan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Augustus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hogan has picked Augustus up and slammed him! Augustus can't keep hold of the triangle and Hogan manages to pass to side control!
Hogan taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Augustus pushes Hogan off looking to stand but Hogan dives back in and keeps control.
Hogan prevents Augustus from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan content to control rather than advance.
Augustus is looking to get back to full guard here but Hogan has managed to pass to side control instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Augustus can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hogan controlling the position easily from mount.
Augustus tries to improve his position but instead Hogan has taken his back!
Hogan biding his time, controlling Augustus.
Augustus tries to escape but Hogan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Augustus looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.

Hogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hogan lands in his opponent's guard.
Augustus is looking to sweep but instead, Hogan has passed into half guard.
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
Augustus trying to get back to full guard but Hogan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Augustus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hogan controlling the position well here. Augustus rolled but Hogan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Augustus staying busy and making it hard for Hogan to control.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Hogan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hogan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan looking to control but Augustus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hogan prevents Augustus from getting the reversal.
Hogan controlling the pace for now.
Augustus can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Augustus is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hogan has taken his back!
Augustus can't escape the position.
Hogan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Augustus moves into the clinch.
Augustus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hogan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hogan pulls guard.
Hogan pulls Augustus in close to prevent any damage.

Augustus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hogan dives on top into guard.
Hogan is stalling in the full guard.

Augustus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hogan passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.

Augustus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Augustus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hogan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Augustus wants to sweep but Hogan has passed to side control!
The referee asks Hogan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hogan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hogan wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Augustus actively working from the bottom here.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus gets full guard.

Augustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Augustus working for submissions but it's allowed Hogan to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Augustus won't allow Hogan to pass to mount.

Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hogan in particular looking to stall.
Hogan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Hogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Augustus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus, not yet.

Augustus has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.

Augustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Augustus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hogan has picked Augustus up and slammed him! Augustus can't keep hold of the triangle and Hogan manages to pass to side control!
Augustus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hogan content just to control the position here.
Hogan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Augustus is desperately trying to improve his position but Hogan has a good base and remains in mount.
Carolus Augustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan controlling his opponent.
Augustus is trying to escape the mount but Hogan keeps good control and instead manages to take Augustus's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogan, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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