PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin's entrance music is real american. A fine choice. Hamalainen has chosen the Finnish National Anthem as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hogin
vs
Hamalainen

170 cm
34
276 lbs
48 - 22 - 2

190 cm
34
266 lbs
26 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Brute
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hulk Hogin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hogin gets caught napping as Hamalainen dives in and scores a takedown. Hogin manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hogin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hamalainen trying to control but Hogin is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen works over Hogin with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamalainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hogin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hogin has momentary wrist control but Hamalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogin is on top in guard.
Hamalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogin is one step ahead there.
Hamalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hogin seems to be working for a kimura but Hamalainen defends the submission attempt.

Hogin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hogin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamalainen trying to control from the bottom.
Hogin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamalainen is looking for a sweep. Hogin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamalainen wants to control but Hogin is keeping busy.
Hogin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hamalainen.
Hogin looks to land a strike but Hamalainen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hogin preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogin wants to pass the guard but Hamalainen is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamalainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hamalainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hogin lands with a few short shots to the body.
Hogin tries to get to full guard but Hamalainen has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamalainen connects with a nice short shot to Hogin's temple.

Hamalainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogin trying to control but Hamalainen postures up.
Hamalainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogin kicks Hamalainen off and gets back to his feet.
Hogin throws a head kick but Hamalainen moves out of range.
Hogin throws a lazy head kick

and Hamalainen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hogin's guard now.
Hamalainen working some strikes from top position.
Hogin keeping moving, preventing Hamalainen from controlling successfully.

Hogin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogin is breathing heavily.
Hamalainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogin has wrist control.
Hamalainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogin is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamalainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamalainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hamalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Hogin.
Hamalainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogin's head.
Hamalainen passes Hogin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamalainen slips a nice elbow through Hogin's hands, connecting with Hogin's forehead.
Hamalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamalainen passes to side control.
Hogin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamalainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Hamalainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hogin is just riding it out for now. Hamalainen eventually gives up the hold.
Hogin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogin manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukko Hamalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukko Hamalainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hamalainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamalainen.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick

and Hamalainen counters with a takedown into side control.
Hamalainen in side control, throwing shots but Hogin defends.
Hogin regains half guard.
Hamalainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hogin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hogin tries to roll over but Hamalainen keeps him under control.
Hogin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Hamalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamalainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamalainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamalainen postures up in Hogin's guard and throws a big left but Hogin blocks it.
Hogin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogin is looking to stand up but Hamalainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hogin has momentary wrist control but Hamalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hogin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamalainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Hogin wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.

Hogin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamalainen is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen punching from the bottom.

Hamalainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hamalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogin working some strikes from top position.
Hogin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogin throwing strikes from guard but Hamalainen blocks nicely.
Hamalainen keeping full guard, as Hogin tries to pass.

Hamalainen looking for a guillotine here but Hogin defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hamalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin forces his way into half guard.
Hamalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamalainen trying to control but Hogin postures up.
Hogin passes to full mount!
Hogin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hamalainen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hogin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hogin has hold of Hamalainen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hamalainen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Hogin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hamalainen has worked his arm free - good work by Hamalainen!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hamalainen regains half guard.
Hamalainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hogin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hogin's back!

Hamalainen working for the choke.
Hogin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hamalainen's guard. Nice work there by Hogin.
Hogin with a nice head shot there.

That has opened up Jukko Hamalainen's cut even more.
Hamalainen working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamalainen's head.
Hogin with a nice head shot there.
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 Jukko Hamalainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hogin missing with a left hand there. Hamalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Hogin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hamalainen is trying to defend but Hogin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hamalainen is looking to improve his position.

Hamalainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hogin pulls his head out easily.
Hamalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hogin is working away from the top position though.
Hogin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogin drops an elbow to the side of Hamalainen's head.
Hamalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hogin is working away from the top position though.
Hamalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamalainen tries to get to full guard but Hogin has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hamalainen sees it coming and defends easily.
Hogin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamalainen missing with punches from the bottom.
Hogin slips a nice elbow through Hamalainen's hands, connecting with Hamalainen's forehead.
Hamalainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hamalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogin.
Hamalainen seems keen to control Hogin's posture.
Hogin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hamalainen's guard.
Hamalainen is staying active underneath Hogin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hogin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamalainen's head.
Hamalainen trying to control from the bottom.
Hogin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamalainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Hogin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamalainen defending well though.
Hamalainen trying to control here.
Hamalainen tries to roll over but Hogin keeps him under control.
Hogin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hamalainen taking some punishment here, with Hogin in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hogin connects with a nice short shot to Hamalainen's temple.
Hogin winds up and cracks Hamalainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hamalainen manages to get to full guard.
Hogin with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamalainen is keeping the position for now.
Hamalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Hogin is proving a slippery customer.
Hogin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hulk Hogin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hamalainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogin lands a couple of elbows.
Hamalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamalainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamalainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hogin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamalainen's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogin chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hogin drops back looking for a leg! Hamalainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hamalainen manages to kick Hogin off! Hogin jumps back into Hamalainen's guard.
Hamalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogin is one step ahead there.
Hogin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but no luck.

Hogin drops back looking for a leg! Hamalainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hamalainen manages to kick Hogin off! Hogin jumps back into Hamalainen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hamalainen ducks under a wild hook from Hogin.
Hogin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Hogin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogin showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamalainen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hamalainen is trying to keep Hogin in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin stopping the sweep attempt from Hamalainen.
Hogin landing with the ground and pound.

Hamalainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogin defends well.
Hogin postures up in Hamalainen's guard and throws a big left but Hamalainen blocks it.
Hogin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogin lands a couple of digs.
Hogin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamalainen wants to sweep here but Hogin controlling him for the moment.
Hogin postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin is fighting to break Hamalainen's control of his arms but Hamalainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hamalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamalainen keeping full guard, as Hogin tries to pass.
Hamalainen is trying to control the position but Hogin postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hogin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hamalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Hamalainen avoids the body shot from Hogin.

Hogin looking to score a takedown here. Hamalainen is defending well but Hogin drives through and ends up in Hamalainen's guard.
Hogin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamalainen has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hamalainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamalainen has wrist control.
Hogin wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
Hogin working some strikes from top position.
Hogin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogin chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogin chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogin scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogin wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogin is one step ahead there.

Hogin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hogin wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
Hogin postures up in Hamalainen's guard and throws a big left but Hamalainen blocks it.
Hogin landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamalainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hamalainen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogin had his way with Jukko Hamalainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Jukko Hamalainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hogin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hamalainen sprawls well initially but Hogin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hogin thows a huge punch but Hamalainen dodges it nicely.

Hamalainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hogin pulls his head out easily.
Hogin prevents Hamalainen from improving his position.
Hamalainen has his hands clasped together around Hogin's back. He's all about the action.
Hogin slips a nice elbow through Hamalainen's hands, connecting with Hamalainen's forehead.
Hamalainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamalainen is trying to get back to full guard.

Hamalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hogin is nestled in close to Hamalainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamalainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin wants to free his trapped foot but Hamalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hamalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hogin is working away from the top position though.
Hamalainen is looking for a sweep. Hogin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamalainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hogin throwing shots but Hamalainen is blocking nicely.
Hamalainen gets back to full guard.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Hogin from controlling successfully.
Hamalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogin chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamalainen looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin cracks Hamalainen with a solid left hand.
Hogin postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hogin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogin stopping the sweep attempt from Hamalainen.
Jukko Hamalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogin lands a couple of digs.
Hogin looking to pass the guard.
Hogin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamalainen has wrist control.
Hogin landing with the ground and pound.
Hogin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamalainen is retaining full guard.

Hamalainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogin defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Hogin from controlling successfully.
Hogin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hogin scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogin cracks Hamalainen with a solid left hand.

Hamalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hogin cracks Hamalainen with a solid left hand.
Hogin is working Hamalainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hamalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Hamalainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hogin lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Hogin is proving a slippery customer.
Hamalainen has momentary wrist control but Hogin slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hogin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hamalainen wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamalainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hogin working Hamalainen over with strikes.
Hamalainen is looking to improve his position.
Hamalainen taking some punishment here, with Hogin in his half guard.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46

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