PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin's entrance music is real american. A fine choice. Hulk Hogin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mariusz Zakrzewski's chin.

Hogin
vs
Zakrzewski

170 cm
34
276 lbs
50 - 22 - 2

178 cm
29
183 lbs
23 - 22 - 3

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Brute
Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 50 - 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 23 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Hogin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hogin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zakrzewski is controlling Hogin's posture.
Hogin throwing strikes from guard but Zakrzewski blocks nicely.
Zakrzewski is pulling down on Hogin's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogin, at least for the moment.
Hogin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now.
Hogin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogin won't allow Zakrzewski to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogin prevents Zakrzewski from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin looking to pass the guard.
Hogin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hogin 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.
Zakrzewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogin being controlled here momentarily.
Hogin stopping the sweep attempt from Zakrzewski.
Hogin postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zakrzewski dives on top into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zakrzewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakrzewski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zakrzewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Hogin is working from the bottom.
Hogin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hogin trying to strike off his back.
Hogin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hogin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakrzewski advances position into side control!
Zakrzewski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hogin some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zakrzewski landing a few strikes.
Zakrzewski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hogin some visible discomfort.
Zakrzewski lands a nice forearm strike.
Hogin is trying to get back to half guard.
Hogin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zakrzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hogin wants to improve his position but Zakrzewski is controlling well.
Zakrzewski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hogin is refusing to be controlled, as Zakrzewski sits in half guard.
Hogin misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Zakrzewski 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. Zakrzewski eventually gives up the hold.
Hogin is looking to control Zakrzewski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hogin avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogin wants to get back to full guard.
Zakrzewski working over Hogin with some ground and pound. Hogin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hogin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hogin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Hogin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogin wants to stand up but Zakrzewski is controlling him.
Zakrzewski won't allow Hogin to sweep him here.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zakrzewski is controlling him.
Zakrzewski lands a couple of elbows.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hogin lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hogin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakrzewski preventing the sweep.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Hogin is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zakrzewski is in close to Hogin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zakrzewski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zakrzewski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zakrzewski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hogin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakrzewski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogin keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Zakrzewski throwing strikes from guard but Hogin blocks nicely.

Hogin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zakrzewski uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogin wants to control but Zakrzewski postures up.
Hogin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zakrzewski off and has taken his back!
Hogin is not going to allow Zakrzewski to sit and survive in this position.
Hogin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Zakrzewski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Hogin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zakrzewski is on top in guard.
Hogin 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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski looking to pass the guard.
Zakrzewski stands up over Hogin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hogin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Hogin working for submissions but it's allowed Zakrzewski to get to half guard.
Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogin keeps working.
Zakrzewski drops an elbow to the side of Hogin's head.
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. Zakrzewski connects with a nice short shot to Hogin's temple.

Hogin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakrzewski pulls his head out easily.
Hogin is staying active underneath Zakrzewski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hogin gets full guard.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hogin pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Hogin is working from the bottom.
Hogin striking off his back but it's not causing Zakrzewski any problems.
Hogin looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogin, not yet.
Zakrzewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zakrzewski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hogin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogin is on top in guard.
Hogin throws a strike but Zakrzewski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zakrzewski controlling from the top position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski lands a couple of digs.
Zakrzewski preventing the sweep.
Zakrzewski pushing down on Hogin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hogin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zakrzewski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogin keeps working.
Hogin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zakrzewski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zakrzewski is nestled in close to Hogin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hogin has hold of Zakrzewski's hands but Zakrzewski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zakrzewski uses his free foot to push down on Hogin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hogin.
Hogin is looking to improve his position but Zakrzewski isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Zakrzewski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hogin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zakrzewski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hogin looks to throw the jab but Zakrzewski is out of range.
Zakrzewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogin looks to throw the jab but Zakrzewski is out of range.
Hogin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zakrzewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogin closes the distance and pushes Zakrzewski back into the cage.
Zakrzewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zakrzewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hogin avoids the damage to the body.
Zakrzewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogin's elbow.
Hogin missing with knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zakrzewski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zakrzewski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zakrzewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hogin tries a body shot but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Hogin leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakrzewski.
Hogin digs a right hand into Zakrzewski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zakrzewski's gas tank.
Zakrzewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogin misses with a body punch.
Zakrzewski throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zakrzewski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski cracks Hogin with a nice body shot.
Zakrzewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogin lands a shoulder strike.
Hogin blocks a body shot from Zakrzewski.
Hogin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hogin just leaning against Zakrzewski, taking a breather.
Zakrzewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakrzewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zakrzewski lands a knee to the body.
Zakrzewski lands an elbow inside that Hogin shrugs off.
Hogin is looking to control Zakrzewski's arms but Zakrzewski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hogin has his back to the cage.
Hogin tries for a takedown but Zakrzewski manages to get underhooks.
Zakrzewski trying to stall but Hogin improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski misses with a punch to the body.
Hogin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zakrzewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakrzewski is stalling here.
Zakrzewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakrzewski misses with some punches.
Zakrzewski throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zakrzewski fails to land.
Hogin has a couple of punches blocked by Zakrzewski.
A head punch on the inside from Zakrzewski fails to land.
Come on Hogin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zakrzewski tries a body shot but Hogin blocks it.
Zakrzewski lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogin avoiding damage as Zakrzewski throws knees to the body.
Hogin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zakrzewski tries to throw a body punch but Hogin avoids it by throwing Zakrzewski back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski misses with a body punch.
Mariusz Zakrzewski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zakrzewski misses with a knee to the head.
Hogin misses with a body punch.
Hogin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogin has a couple of punches blocked by Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hogin avoids the damage to the body.
Zakrzewski lands a left hand.
Zakrzewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hogin avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Hogin fails to land.
Zakrzewski lands a left hand.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski misses with some punches.
Zakrzewski is trying to stall.
A short left from Zakrzewski.
Hogin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hogin can't find room to land a body shot as Zakrzewski controls the action.
Zakrzewski lands an elbow inside.
Hogin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zakrzewski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hogin looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakrzewski misses with an elbow over the top.
Zakrzewski lands an uppercut.
Hogin is stalling here.
Hogin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogin controlling the action here for a moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski lands a nice elbow.
Zakrzewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hogin taking a breather.
Hogin trying to control the position but instead, Zakrzewski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hogin into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hulk Hogin.

Zakrzewski rushes Hogin and presses him up against the cage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zakrzewski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hogin is keeping busy.
Hogin blocks an elbow strike.
Hogin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zakrzewski wants to stall.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski lands with a left to the head.
Zakrzewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogin backwards.
Zakrzewski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hogin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards.
Zakrzewski is pushing Hogin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakrzewski looking to throw knees to the head but Hogin is blocking nicely.
Zakrzewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zakrzewski gets through Hogin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hogin blocks an elbow strike from Zakrzewski.
Hogin prevents a body shot from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakrzewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zakrzewski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogin blocks it with crossed arms.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hogin works on Zakrzewski's body with a couple of short punches.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Hogin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zakrzewski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hogin avoids the elbow strike from Zakrzewski, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hogin blocks the elbow strike.

Hogin has picked Zakrzewski up - he's going for a ride! Hogin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hogin is looking for a kimura here.
Hogin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zakrzewski's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hogin seems to be working for a kimura but Zakrzewski defends the submission attempt.
Hogin prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mariusz Zakrzewski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zakrzewski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zakrzewski moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakrzewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zakrzewski circles away quickly and effectively.
Zakrzewski cracks Hogin with an open hand slap.
Hogin throws a lazy uppercut

and Zakrzewski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zakrzewski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin tries to stall but Zakrzewski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zakrzewski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Hogin.
Zakrzewski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski can't find room to land a body shot as Hogin controls the action.
Zakrzewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zakrzewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zakrzewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogin.
Zakrzewski tries to throw a body punch but Hogin avoids it by throwing Zakrzewski back against the cage.
Hogin missing with knees to the body.
Hogin blocking some punches.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakrzewski misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to work over Hogin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zakrzewski lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin pushes Zakrzewski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Zakrzewski on the inside.
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!
Zakrzewski being controlled against the cage.
Zakrzewski avoids the elbow strike from Hogin, against the cage.
Zakrzewski scores a nice knee to the body.
Hogin tries to work over Zakrzewski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hogin.
Hogin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zakrzewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski misses with an elbow strike.
Zakrzewski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zakrzewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zakrzewski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zakrzewski has a couple of punches blocked by Hogin.
Hogin controlling the action here for a moment.
Hogin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hogin blocks an uppercut.
Zakrzewski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hogin pushes Zakrzewski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hogin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakrzewski lands a right hand.
Hogin blocks the elbow strike.
Hogin misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hogin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hogin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zakrzewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakrzewski tries to work over Hogin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogin misses with a punch to the body.
Zakrzewski blocks an elbow strike.
Hogin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zakrzewski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogin.

Hogin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hogin shoots in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up.
Hogin misses with a hook
and Zakrzewski counters with a three punch combo that has Hogin backing up. Hogin nods at Zakrzewski to acknowledge the strikes.
Hogin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but Hogin is having none of it.
Hogin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakrzewski sprawls well. Zakrzewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zakrzewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogin.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zakrzewski.
Hogin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zakrzewski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogin misses with a looping left.
Zakrzewski moves out of range as Hogin strikes.
Hogin misses the shot to the body.
Zakrzewski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hogin. That did some damage!

Zakrzewski clinches with his opponent.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hogin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zakrzewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogins head.
Zakrzewski prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogin misses with a body punch.
Zakrzewski tries a body shot but Hogin blocks it.
Zakrzewski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hogin looking to slow down the pace here.
Hogin avoiding damage as Zakrzewski throws knees to the body.
Hogin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zakrzewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakrzewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogin.
Zakrzewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hogin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hogin throws an elbow but misses.
Hogin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zakrzewski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hogin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zakrzewski misses with a punch to the body.
Hogin misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogin as Zakrzewski tries to tie him up.
Zakrzewski is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Zakrzewski lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Zakrzewski as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakrzewski blocks a body shot from Hogin.
Hogin is trying to maintain a safe position but Zakrzewski gets an underhook and turns Hogin into the cage.
Zakrzewski lands a nice elbow.
Hogin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zakrzewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zakrzewski with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski is trying to stall.
Zakrzewski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zakrzewski misses with a body punch.
Hogin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zakrzewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogin blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakrzewski missing with knees to the body.
Zakrzewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakrzewski.
Hogin lands a nice knee to the body.
Zakrzewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Zakrzewski really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zakrzewski moves out of range as Hogin strikes.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.

Zakrzewski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hogin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zakrzewski landing some decent shots from guard.
Hogin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakrzewski throwing strikes but missing.
Hogin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Zakrzewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski lands a couple of digs.
Zakrzewski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogin's head.

Hogin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zakrzewski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zakrzewski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hogin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zakrzewski!
Zakrzewski tries to reverse the position but Hogin maintains control.
Hogin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zakrzewski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zakrzewski is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin lands a nice shot to the head.

Zakrzewski is rocked!
Zakrzewski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogin postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Zakrzewski is out cold - huge knockout for Hogin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogin!