PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. Recksun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hogan
vs
Recksun

190 cm
36
258 lbs
62 - 30 - 0

190 cm
43
255 lbs
24 - 25 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 62 - 30 - 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 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Recksun.
Recksun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Recksun throws a combination that misses

and Hogan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hogan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Recksun.

Recksun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Recksun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Recksun throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
Recksun misses with an uppercut

and Hogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hogan.
Recksun has had enough of the clinch but Hogan keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Recksun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hogan after a bit of a struggle.
Recksun is trying to break free.
Recksun is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Hogan to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan keeps control of Recksun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Hogan to work.
Recksun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.

Recksun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Recksun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Recksun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hugh Recksun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Recksun falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hogan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Recksun is looking to break free of the clinch but Hogan has double underhooks.
Hogan slows down the pace here.
Recksun is looking to break free of the clinch but Hogan has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun goes for a takedown attempt but Hogan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Recksun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Recksun.
Recksun throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Recksun throws out a leg kick but Hogan moves out of range and Recksun only half commits.

Recksun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Recksun can't break the clinch.
Recksun wants to break the clinch but can't.

Recksun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Recksun misses with a takedown

and Hogan counters by clinching up.
Recksun being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun is trying to break free.
Recksun tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position.
Recksun jumps guard but Hogan stands there with Recksun around his waist. Recksun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hulk Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Recksun motions for Hogan to come forward. Recksun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Recksun falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hogan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Recksun is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Recksun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hogan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Recksun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hogan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recksun is trying to force a seperation but Hogan has the dominant position.
Hogan keeps control of Recksun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Recksun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Recksun is trying to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling him.
Hogan has Recksun pressed against the cage, preventing Recksun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Recksun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hogan counters by moving into the clinch.

Recksun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Recksun has his takedown stuffed

and Hogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Recksun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan is looking to clinch.
Recksun misses with a left hand

and Hogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hogan.
Recksun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Recksun working hard to break the clinch.

Recksun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogan avoids the head kick by Recksun.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Recksun shoots in.

Recksun has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Recksun tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Recksun.
Hogan stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Recksun tries for a takedown but Hogan manages to get underhooks.

Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Recksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recksun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hogan avoids it really well and circles away.
Recksun is breathing heavily.
Hogan blocks a head kick by Recksun.
Recksun lands with a slapping head kick.
Hogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Recksun's head backwards.
Recksun throws a head kick that misses.
Recksun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hogan sprawls well. Hogan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Recksun gets slowly back to his feet.

Hogan forces Recksun back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Recksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hogan has Recksun up against the cage in a clinch.
Recksun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Recksun tries for a takedown but Hogan manages to get underhooks.
Recksun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Recksun can do to turn this around?

Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Recksun throws a lazy uppercut

and Hogan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Recksun doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hogan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Hogan.
Recksun is trying to force a seperation but Hogan has the dominant position.
Recksun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Recksun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hogan is defending well.
Hogan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Recksun is trying to push Hogan away but Hogan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hulk Hogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Recksun tries to circle away but Hogan has him pinned against the cage.
Hogan is pushing Recksun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

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.

Recksun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Recksun swings widly with a right hand

and Hogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hogan.

Hogan breaks the clinch.
Recksun throws a right hand that Hogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogan also avoids with ease.
Recksun falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hogan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hogan stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Recksun can't break the clinch.
Hogan avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Recksun has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Recksun tries to break free but Hogan pushes him back against the cage.

Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan avoids the head kick by Recksun.
A head kick misses from Recksun.
Recksun throws a combination that misses

and Hogan counters by clinching up.
Recksun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hogan to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hogan counters by clinching up.
Recksun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Recksun tries for a takedown but Hogan manages to get underhooks.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Recksun.
Hogan keeps control of Recksun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Recksun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Recksun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hogan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Recksun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Recksun drags the fight down to the ground.
Hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan is working Recksun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan stands up over Recksun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hogan pushes down on Recksun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Recksun pushes Hogan off but Hogan dives into side control.
Hogan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Recksun to see if he's OK.
Recksun is trying to buck Hogan off.

Hogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Recksun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hogan cracks Recksun with a big elbow.
Recksun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hogan asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Recksun will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hogan lands an elbow.
Recksun pushes Hogan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hogan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hogan trying to control the position but Recksun is working away.
Hogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hugh Recksun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Recksun to see if he's OK.
Hogan trying to control the action but Recksun is working from the bottom.
Recksun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hogan asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Hogan stands up.
Recksun misses with a takedown attempt

and Hogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hogan.
Recksun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike from Recksun.

Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
A less than humble Hulk Hogan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.