PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk Hogan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Nelson
vs
Hogan

183 cm
18
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
Hogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Nelson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Hogan shoots in.
Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.

Hogan drives through with a takedown into guard.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Hogan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Hogan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
Hogan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Nelson 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 advances position into side control!
Hogan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogan controls the position.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Hogan working the body and head with strikes.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Hogan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hogan working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Nelson looks to move to half guard but instead Hogan has passed into mount! Damn!
Hogan controlling his opponent.
Hogan wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hogan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Hogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hogan moves into the clinch.
Hogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Hogan holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.

Nelson pulls Hogan into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Hogan controlling from the top position.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.

Hogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hogan has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hogan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogan. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogan is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Roy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hogan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Hogan getting side control.
Hogan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.

Nelson 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 tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is stalling in the full guard.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan landing some decent shots from guard.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hogan misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hulk Hogan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hogan fails with the takedown.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination. Hogan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to clinch.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hogan misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.

Hogan shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hogan postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Hogan landing some decent shots from guard.

Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogan defends well.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing Hogan from standing up.

Nelson working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Hogan on that attempt.

Hogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.

Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogan. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hogan is out of range and Nelson settles back down.

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 misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!