PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 3983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lyons (ranked 2282 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hogan
vs
Lyons

201 cm
30
310 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

209 cm
45
300 lbs
36 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lyons!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt
and Lyons counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Lyons looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.

Hogan looking to score a takedown here. Lyons is defending well but Hogan drives through and ends up in Lyons's guard.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyons is retaining full guard.
Hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hogan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lyons dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
Hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogan is fighting to break Lyons's control of his arms but Lyons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.

Lyons is rocked!

It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.
Hogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyons is still in real trouble! Can Hogan finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is controlling Hogan's posture.
Lyons seems to have recovered his senses.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Lyons is keeping the position.
Hogan postures up in Lyons's guard and throws a big left but Lyons blocks it.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan throws an elbow that misses. Lyons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogan's guard. Nice move by Lyons!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.
Lyons looking to sit in guard and control but Hogan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Lyons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Lyons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hogan dives in and grabs Lyons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyons pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogan.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Lyons.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Lyons circles away easily
and Lyons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogan tries for a takedown but Lyons circles away easily
and Lyons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lyons clinches up against the cage.
Hogan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lyons pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lyons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hogan with that takedown attempt.
Lyons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Lyons darts in and clinches Hogan up against the cage.
Lyons works on Hogan's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyons.
Lyons lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyons.

Hulk Hogan's cut is getting worse.

Lyons wants the takedown. Hogan is fighting it off but Lyons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hogan's guard against the cage.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons distracts Hogan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyons is in close to Hogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lyons is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Hulk Hogan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lyons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hogan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lyons to regain full guard.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Lyons blocks nicely.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogan throws a strike but Lyons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyons manages to get himself to full guard.

Lyons pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
Hogan throws an elbow that misses. Lyons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogan's guard. Nice move by Lyons!

Hogan striking off his back but it's not causing Lyons any problems.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons stands up over Hogan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyons stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Lyons looking to sit in guard and control but Hogan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lyons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Lyons as Hogan shoots in.
Lyons leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Lyons releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hogan shoots in but Lyons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan dives in and grabs Lyons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyons pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Lyons moves into range and connects with a jab.

Lyons shoots in and bounces Hogan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lyons postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan 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 one minute gone in the round.
Lyons lands a couple of elbows.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.
Lyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Lyons keeps trying to improve his position.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Hogan with that takedown attempt.
Hogan has his takedown stuffed
and Lyons counters with a straight right hand.

Lyons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hogan's guard.
Lyons connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyons stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Lyons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lyons postures up and lands a big shot to Hogan's brow.
Hannibal Lyons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyons controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyons landing some decent shots from guard.
Hogan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hogan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lyons postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
Lyons content to stall in guard here.
Lyons with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.

Hogan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hogan is in Lyons's guard.

Lyons manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Lyons - just one landing.

Jeez, Hulk Hogan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
As Hogan backs off Lyons throws a huge counter combo but Hogan manages to avoid it all.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Lyons pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lyons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hulk Hogan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hannibal Lyons!
A victorious Hannibal Lyons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Hulk Hogan was interviewed post fight and said 'Good going, brother!'.