PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Johnny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk Hogan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dr Johnny's chin.

Hogan
vs
Johnny

180 cm
23
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dr Johnny!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnny tries to move into range but Hogan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnny has time to react.
Hogan cracks Johnny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hogan leaves Johnny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogan throws a right hand that Johnny ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnny also avoids with ease.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Johnny.
Hogan misses with a double jab.
Johnny with the counter takedown but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Hogan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnny slips a jab and a cross from Hogan.
Hogan lands an overhand right.
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!
Johnny misses with a takedown attempt - Hogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hogan tries to counter with a takedown but Johnny is quick to defend against it.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Johnny.
Hogan looks to land a body kick but Johnny moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a right and a left that Johnny avoids nicely.
Johnny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the cage. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogan cracks Johnny with a good jab.
Hogan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogan lands a lovely overhand right.
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick from Johnny.
Hogan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnny manages to circle out of the way.
Johnny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnny looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there.
Johnny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Johnny ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick

and Johnny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnny.
Hogan wants to stand up but Johnny is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnny takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hogan connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Hogan. Those never looked like landing.
Hogan scores with a jab.
Hogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnny.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Hogan.
A left and a right from Hogan both land. Nice combination.
Hogan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hogan scores with a shot to the body.
Johnny dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Hogan misses.
Johnny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Hogan throws a left that rocks Johnny and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hogan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Johnny regain composure!

Johnny is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnny is looking to regain half guard here but Hogan keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnny is still in real trouble! Can Hogan finish him?
Hogan working away.
Johnny seems to have recovered his senses.
Hogan tries to stand but Johnny is controlling his head.
Johnny gets back to half guard.
Hogan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnny.
Johnny is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan tries to stand and escape but Johnny actually recovers to full guard.

Johnny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Johnny won't let him.
Hogan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnny on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hogan is fending him off so far but Johnny persists. Nope, Hogan circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogan.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan throws out a powerful jab.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny wants to counter the offense by Hogan and move into the clinch position.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnny.
Hogan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hogan tries to work over Johnny's front leg with a kick but Johnny checks it.
Hogan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnny can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Hogan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Johnny throws a counter combo.
Hogan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnny throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Hogan both land. Nice combination.
Hulk Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Hogan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnny.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body. Johnny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hogan scores with a jab. Johnny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hogan works over Johnny's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Hogan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnny on the side of the head.
Hogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnny unleashes a big counter combination but Hogan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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! And we move into the final round!

Johnny shoots in and bounces Hogan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hogan wants to stand but Johnny is controlling the position.
Hogan keeping full guard, as Johnny tries to pass.
Johnny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan wants to stand up but Johnny is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnny wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hogan tries to get out of the position.
Johnny stops Hogan from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan throws a wild body kick that Johnny sees coming a mile off.

Hogan gets caught flat footed, as Johnny shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hogan is looking to stand back up but Johnny counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hogan.
Johnny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnny prevents Hogan from standing back up.
Johnny controlling the pace.
Hogan is looking to get back to is feet but Johnny passes into side control.
Hogan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnny trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnny landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnny is putting a hurting on Hogan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnny advances to mount.
Hogan really wants to buck Johnny off and get back to his feet.
Johnny controlling his opponent.
Hogan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan taking shots to the head.
Hogan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnny unloads with some shots from mount but Hogan bucks and avoids them well.

Hogan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnny.
Hogan is trying to stand.
Hulk Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnny.
Hogan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dr Johnny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Johnny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hogan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
Our winner, Hulk Hogan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.