PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bosa bosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hogin
vs
bosa

170 cm
22
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
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, bosa bosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
bosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hogin swivels and escapes.
bosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
bosa slips a straight right by Hogin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bosa tries to clinch but Hogin is having none of it.
bosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hulk Hogin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bosa bosa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hogin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
bosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogin thows a body shot but no joy.

Hogin rushes bosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two 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.
Hogin misses with some punches.
Hogin keeps control of bosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hogin lands an elbow inside.
Hogin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hogin lands an elbow inside that bosa shrugs off.

It looks like bosa bosa has been cut.
Hogin tries to land knees in the clinch but bosa avoids the damage to the body.
bosa has Hogin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogin trying to land knees to the body.
Hogin has a couple of punches blocked by bosa.
bosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
bosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hogin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hogin missing with knees to the body.
bosa has Hogin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
bosa takes an elbow to the temple.
bosa has a couple of punches blocked by Hogin.
Hogin trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hogin throws an elbow but misses.
bosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
bosa is trying to stall.
bosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hogin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
bosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
bosa avoiding damage as Hogin throws knees to the body.
Hogin throws an elbow that misses.
Hogin throws an elbow that misses.
bosa takes an elbow to the temple.
Hogin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bosa.
bosa blocks the elbow strike.
Hogin lands an elbow inside.
Hogin missing with knees to the body.
Hogin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
bosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hogin.

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.
Hogin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hogin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bosa.
bosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hogin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hogin misses with an elbow over the top.
bosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
bosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hogin lands a damaging elbow.
Hogin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hogin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bosa.
bosa managing to block the knees to the body from Hogin.
bosa tries to pull guard but Hogin holds him up against the cage and eventually bosa drops back down to his feet.
Hogin lands a nice elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
bosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
bosa tries to pull guard but Hogin won't allow it.
bosa tries to pull guard but Hogin won't allow it.
Hogin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hogin throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on bosa bosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

bosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Hogin stuffs the takedown.
Hogin misses with a double jab.
Hogin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from bosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hulk Hogin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bosa bosa.
Hogin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from bosa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bosa shoots in for a double leg but Hogin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
bosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hogin as he avoids it easily.
Hogin tries to clinch up.
bosa moves away from the strike by Hogin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hogin throws a body punch but bosa moves out of range.

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.
bosa checks a leg kick.
Hogin circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hogin moves into the clinch.
bosa blocks an elbow strike from Hogin.
bosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
bosa blocking some punches.
bosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hogin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
bosa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
bosa jumps guard but Hogin stands there with bosa around his waist. bosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
bosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
bosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hogin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hogin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogin lands an elbow inside.
bosa blocks a body shot from Hogin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hogin.
bosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hogin smiles and moves away.
bosa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hogin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hogin.
Hogin lands an elbow just above bosa 's eye.
Hogin looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogin digs a right hand underneath bosa's ribcage. bosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
bosa is breathing heavily.
Hogin lands an elbow inside.
Hogin lands a left hand that snaps the head of bosa backwards.
Hogin trying to land knees to the body.
Hogin lands a damaging elbow.
Hogin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
bosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hogin throws an elbow that misses.
Hogin misses with an elbow strike.
Hogin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hogin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hogin lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogin missing with knees to the body.
bosa is trying to maintain a safe position but Hogin gets an underhook and turns bosa into the cage.
bosa avoiding damage as Hogin throws knees to the body.
bosa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on bosa bosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

bosa shoots and misses

and Hogin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hogin prevents bosa from breaking the clinch.
bosa avoiding damage as Hogin throws knees to the body.
Hogin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
bosa avoiding damage as Hogin throws knees to the body.
bosa managing to block the knees to the body from Hogin.
Hogin tries to land knees in the clinch but bosa avoids the damage to the body.
bosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hogin lands an elbow that stopped bosa in his tracks for a moment.
bosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogin prevents it.
Hulk Hogin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bosa bosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogin avoiding damage as bosa throws knees to the body.
bosa jumps guard but Hogin stands there with bosa around his waist. bosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
bosa is looking to control Hogin's arms but Hogin gets an underhook and turns him. Now bosa has his back to the cage.
bosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hogin trying to land knees to the body.
bosa wants to break free but Hogin has control.
bosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
bosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogin just stands there and leans against the cage.
bosa blocks the elbow strike.
Hogin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
bosa tries to pull guard but Hogin won't allow it.
bosa avoiding damage as Hogin throws knees to the body.
Hogin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
bosa fails to pull guard.
Hogin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bosa.
Hogin lands an elbow inside.
Hogin misses with an elbow over the top.
bosa jumps guard but Hogin stands there with bosa around his waist. bosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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.
Hogin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
bosa throws a knee to the head but misses.
bosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hogin smiles and moves away.
bosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogin.
bosa shoots and misses

and Hogin counters by clinching up.
Hogin lands an elbow just above bosa 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bosa blocks the elbow strike.
Hogin missing with knees to the body.
Hogin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
bosa tries to pull guard but Hogin won't allow it.
bosa trying to land knees to the body.
bosa avoiding damage as Hogin throws knees to the body.
Hogin lands an elbow inside that bosa shrugs off.
bosa tries to pull guard but Hogin won't allow it.
bosa avoids the elbow strike from Hogin, against the cage.
bosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hogin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bosa.
Hogin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bosa.
bosa tries to pull guard but Hogin won't allow it.
bosa blocks an elbow strike from Hogin.
bosa dodges an elbow strike from Hogin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hogin just misses with a elbow thrown towards bosa's brow.
Hogin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bosa.
bosa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hogin lands an elbow just above bosa 's eye.
bosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogin missing with knees to the body.
bosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
bosa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
bosa jumps guard but Hogin stands there with bosa around his waist. bosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
bosa stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hogin managing to block the knees to the body from bosa.
bosa bosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bosa takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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