PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Hulkamania . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hogan
vs
Summers

205 cm
18
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Summers !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Summers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hogan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Hogan has gone for a leg lock! Summers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hogan 's guard.
Summers trying to move into half guard but instead Hogan has managed to sweep!
Summers controlling the position.

Summers 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.

Summers is looking for a triangle but Hogan pushes his legs off easily.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Summers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck.
Summers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Summers looking for a sweep. Not yet Summers , not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.
Hogan won't allow Summers to sweep him here.
Summers scores with a nice shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Summers is on top in guard.
Summers looking to sit in guard and control but Hogan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Summers .

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Summers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan won't allow Summers to get back to his feet.
Summers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Summers looks gassed!

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan postures up.

Hogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hogan won't allow Summers to sweep him here.

Hogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Summers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Summers is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Summers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hogan tries for a takedown but Summers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Summers looks for a takedown but Hogan sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Summers . Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Summers shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl out of it but Summers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Summers is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Summers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the cage. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Summers .

Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Summers has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Summers is pushing Hogan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Summers tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position.

Summers pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James Summers has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hogan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Summers dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Summers wants to stand but Hogan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Summers postures up in Hogan 's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
Summers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Summers wants to stand and escape but instead Hogan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Summers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hogan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Summers dives on top into guard.
Summers throws an elbow that misses. Hogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Summers 's guard. Nice move by Hogan !
Summers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Summers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Summers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Summers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Summers slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan , before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Summers with that takedown attempt.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up with Summers , looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes Summers against the cage but Summers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Summers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hogan 's waist but Hogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Summers off to one side.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into Summers 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summers trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.

Hogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Summers trying to control the position here.

Hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Summers wants to get back to his feet but Hogan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Summers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.

Hogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hogan won't allow Summers to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Summers 's guard.
Summers is pulling down on Hogan 's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogan , at least for the moment.

Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Summers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hulk Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Summers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Summers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Summers 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 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Summers !