PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 4689 p4p, 181 weight class) and Dalip Singh (ranked 3517 p4p, 135 weight class). Dalip Singh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hogan
vs
Singh

201 cm
30
310 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

216 cm
30
300 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 - 8 - 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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalip Singh!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.

Singh closes the distance and clinches.

Singh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Singh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
Singh slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan has a hand on Singh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Singh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hogan can't escape the position.
Singh misses with a head shot.
Hogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hogan is looking to improve his position but Singh isn't that keen on the idea.
Singh controlling the pace for now.
Hogan tries to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
Hogan is looking to improve his position but Singh isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Hogan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh controlling his opponent.
Hogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Singh has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh controlling from the full mount.
Hogan can't escape the position.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Singh controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Singh controlling from mount.
Hogan wants to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalip Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
Hogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Singh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hogan is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Singh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hogan manages to pull guard.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
Singh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Singh won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh 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 trying to keep Singh in close.
Singh 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.

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

Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Singh controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hogan has Singh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Singh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Hogan gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Singh has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hogan is on him like a limpet, forcing Singh back against the cage.
Hogan jumps guard but Singh stands there with Hogan around his waist. Hogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
Hogan wants a takedown but no success here.
Singh content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh slowing the pace effectively.
Singh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hogan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hogan manages to pull guard.
Singh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singh is continuing to stall.
Singh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalip Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Singh the control monster continue. Boring.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalip Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Singh lands a slapping body shot.

Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hogan pulls guard.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh cracks Hogan with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.

Hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hogan working a defensive guard but Singh passes into half guard.
Dalip Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Well, if Singh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Singh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hogan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hogan has a hand on Singh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Singh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Singh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalip Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalip Singh!
The defeated Hulk Hogan had this to say: 'Good going, brother!'.