PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Maldonado has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Maldonado
vs
Hogan

195 cm
30
209 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body. Maldonado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hogan lands with a straight right. Maldonado didn't see that one coming.
Hogan throws the left hand but Maldonado avoids the punch easily.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Maldonado moves out of range of the strikes.

Hogan has closed the distance and engaged Maldonado in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Maldonado is trying to drag Hogan to the mat but Hogan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maldonado is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maldonado is trying to drag Hogan to the mat but Hogan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan stalling.
Maldonado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogan prevents it.
Maldonado tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Hogan.
Maldonado tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hogan stops a takedown attempt from Maldonado.
A short body shot lands from Hogan as the two fighters clinch.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hogan.
Maldonado takes a shot to the head.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Hogan on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Nice body punch from Hogan.

Hogan connects with a big uppercut there that sends Maldonado tumbling to the ground! Hogan follows him down into his guard.

Maldonado is rocked!

Hogan stands and steps away. Maldonado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hogan scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Hogan moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Maldonado! Hogan continues to tee off on Maldonado, landing with a left and a right! Hogan connects with a right hand that leaves Maldonado sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Hogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hulk Hogan!