PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zirry Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan's entrance music is Real American. A fine choice. Swan has chosen Blame it on my ADD as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hogan
vs
Swan

190 cm
28
292 lbs
28 - 18 - 0

190 cm
35
222 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 28 - 18 - 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 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zirry Swan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hogan.
Hogan lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Swan misses.

Swan darts in and clinches Hogan up against the cage.
Swan misses with an elbow over the top.
Hogan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swan is trying to stall.
Swan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Swan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogan tries to work over Swan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swan has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Swan misses with a punch on the inside.

Swan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swan throws out a powerful jab.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swan.
Zirry Swan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swan thows a body shot but no joy.
Swan cracks Hogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.

Swan moves into the clinch.
Swan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Swan can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
Hogan misses with a punch to the body.
Swan trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swan stalling against the cage.
Swan misses with a knee to the head.
Swan is leaning against Hogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Swan.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Swan can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Swan controls his hands.
Swan is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swan's elbow.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Swan controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swan lands a shoulder strike.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Swan avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hogan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Swan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan misses with a body punch.
Swan gets through Hogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swan blocks a body shot from Hogan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swan tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.
Swan is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan tries a body shot but Swan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogan.
Swan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swan misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Swan avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Swan throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zirry Swan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Swan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Swan on the inside.
Hogan prevents a body shot from Swan.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swan has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Swan scores with a knee to the head.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Swan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Swan controls his hands.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Swan controls the action.
Swan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Hogan has Swan up against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Swan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Swan is trying to maintain a safe position but Hogan gets an underhook and turns Swan into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hogan wants to take the fight to the mat but Swan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogan as Swan tries to tie him up.
Swan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan blocking some punches.
Swan landing knees to the head.
Swan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swan scores with a shoulder strike.
Swan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Swan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Hogan misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan is trying to maintain a safe position but Hogan gets an underhook and turns Swan into the cage.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Swan controls the action.
Swan with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan is looking to chop away at Swan's legs.
Swan lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
Swan misses with a looping left.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swan.

Swan closes the distance and clinches.
Zirry Swan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogan digs a right hand into Swan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swan's gas tank.
Swan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Swan controls the action.
Swan looking to throw knees to the head but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swan misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan tries to work over Swan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swan is trying to maintain a safe position but Hogan gets an underhook and turns Swan into the cage.
Hogan is pushing Swan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zirry Swan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Swan moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
Swan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogan.
Swan misses with a knee to the head.
Swan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swan.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Swan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swan tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a punch to the body.
Swan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogan as Swan tries to tie him up.
Swan misses with a knee to the head.

Hogan jumps guard.
Hogan pulls Swan in close to his closed guard and prevents Swan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Swan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zirry Swan.
Hogan throws a hook but Swan blocks it.
Hogan tests Swan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan moves forwards but Swan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swan dips to his left and cracks Hogan with an uppercut!
Hogan defending well as Swan loads up on a big left hand.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swan.
Swan throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan slips a jab from Swan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hulk Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swan misses with a hook
and Hogan counters with a body kick.
Hogan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Swan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hogan takes a swing at Swan's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Swan misses

and Hogan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swan is trying to push Hogan away but Hogan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is pushing Swan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Swan lands with a left to the head.
Hogan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hogan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hogan misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swan has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Swan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swan lands a body punch.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swan's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zirry Swan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zirry Swan!
Zirry Swan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155 for their support in the buildup to the fight.