PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Ryyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk comes into the arena with Shawn Chris-Hangover blaring out of the sound system. Ryyker has chosen Suffa by Hed Pe as his entrance music. Leo Hulk has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hulk
vs
Ryyker

205 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

194 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Ryyker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryyker throws the left hand but Hulk avoids the punch easily.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Ryyker is looking to clinch but Hulk is avoiding it.
Ryyker misses with a few strikes there.

Ryyker takes the fight into the clinch.
Hulk prevents Ryyker from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hulk stops a takedown attempt from Ryyker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryyker tries to land knees in the clinch but Hulk avoids the damage to the body.
Hulk lands an elbow that stopped Ryyker in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Vin Ryyker has been cut.
Ryyker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hulk obliges.
Ryyker takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hulk.
Ryyker is looking to break free of the clinch but Hulk has double underhooks.
Hulk blocks a body shot from Ryyker.
Hulk working Ryyker over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ryyker tries to score a body lock takedown but Hulk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryyker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hulk tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryyker avoids the damage to the body.
Hulk scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryyker managing to block the knees to the body from Hulk.
Hulk lands a nice knee to the body.
Hulk missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hulk obliges.
Hulk landing knees to the body.
Hulk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ryyker managing to block the knees to the body from Hulk.
Hulk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hulk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Vin Ryyker's cut even more.
Ryyker is trying to drag Hulk to the mat but Hulk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leo Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Ryyker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryyker won't want to take too many of those.
Ryyker is trying to drag Hulk to the mat but Hulk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryyker misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryyker misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Hulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vin Ryyker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ryyker misses with a wild body shot.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryyker throws a head kick that misses.
Ryyker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hulk defends well and Ryyker ends up having to push Hulk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hulk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ryyker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hulk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryyker shoots and misses
and Hulk counters with a two punch combo.
Ryyker throws a right hand that misses
and Hulk counters with a left and a right that stings Ryyker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryyker.
Leo Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Ryyker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryyker wants to clinch
and Hulk counters with a left and a right that stings Ryyker.
Ryyker misses with a takedown attempt - Hulk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryyker is breathing heavily.
Ryyker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryyker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryyker throws a body punch but Hulk moves out of range.
Hulk slips under a jab.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker throws a right and a left that Hulk avoids nicely.
Ryyker tries to clinch up.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryyker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryyker dives in and grabs Hulk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hulk pushes down on Ryyker's head and hops out.
Ryyker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hulk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hulk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Leo Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker digs a good body shot into Hulk's ribs.
Leo Hulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryyker shoots in for a takedown but Hulk shows good takedown defense.
Leo Hulk is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryyker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hulk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryyker can do to turn this around?
Ryyker loads up on a big right hand but Hulk slips the punch.
Ryyker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hulk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hulk walks into a left hand.
Ryyker misses with a body shot
and Hulk counters with a series of strikes. Ryyker will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryyker fails to land the takedown.
Ryyker throws a body punch but Hulk moves out of range.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Hulk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryyker throws out the jab.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryyker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hulk.
Ryyker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hulk circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Hulk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vin Ryyker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ryyker misses with a lunging right hand
and Hulk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryyker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryyker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hulk.
Nice takedown defense from Hulk. No joy for Ryyker on that attempt.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryyker tries to clinch up but Hulk circles away and keeps his distance.
Hulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryyker.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leo Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Ryyker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryyker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hulk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryyker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryyker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hulk tries to avoid it but Ryyker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hulk to the ground. Hulk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Ryyker tries to clinch but Hulk moves out of range.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryyker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hulk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryyker throws a push kick but Hulk slaps the foot to one side.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryyker throws a series of punches but Hulk avoids them all with ease.
Leo Hulk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hulk counters with a one-two to the body.
Ryyker misses with a hook.
Hulk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryyker throws a hook to the side of Hulk's head but Hulk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryyker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hulk swivels and escapes.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Ryyker wants to clinch up but Hulk keeps it at a distance.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryyker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulk is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryyker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hulk.
Ryyker takes a swing at Hulk's ribcage but misses.
Hulk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryyker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hulk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryyker.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Hulk slips under a jab.
Ryyker fails with the takedown
and Hulk counters with a three punch combo that has Ryyker backing up. Ryyker nods at Hulk to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker swings for the body but Hulk moves out of range.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryyker misses with an uppercut.
Hulk stuffs the takedown.
Ryyker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hulk counters with a series of strikes. Ryyker will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryyker missing with a left hand there. Hulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vin Ryyker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryyker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Hulk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hulk 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Hulk!
Leo Hulk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Vin Ryyker spoke after the fight, saying 'Well this sucks.. He's a tough guy and the better man today.. I'll use this loss to make myself better and come back stronger.. Thank You'.