PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes into the arena with Phoenix blaring out of the sound system. Hogan has chosen The real American as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Phoenix
vs
Hogan

187 cm
27
250 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

189 cm
27
225 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hogan jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with Hogan around his waist. Hogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Phoenix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hogan uses from the top position.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but instead Hogan has moved into half guard.

Hogan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phoenix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hogan.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phoenix is trying to stand.

Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Phoenix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Phoenix is controlling Hogan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogan winds up and cracks Phoenix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hogan prevents Phoenix from standing back up.
Hogan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hogan thowing shots but they're missing.
Phoenix wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Phoenix to take his back!
Phoenix looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hogan.
Phoenix trying to control but not successfully.
Hogan lands a shot to the head.
Phoenix rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Phoenix tries to roll over but Hogan keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Hogan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hogan avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan has his takedown stuffed

and Phoenix counters with a takedown into side control.
Hogan is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
Hogan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phoenix's best efforts.
Phoenix seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Phoenix is keen to just control but Hogan is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is holding on to half guard well.
Hogan wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Hogan is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phoenix in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hogan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Phoenix.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phoenix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phoenix postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix stays in close to Hogan's body and controls the position.

Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phoenix is stalling in the full guard.

Hogan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phoenix has passed into half guard!
Phoenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Paul Phoenix wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Phoenix has his takedown stuffed

and Hogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phoenix won't be happy with that.
Phoenix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phoenix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogan defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Phoenix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Hogan.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix is looking to stand back up but Hogan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Phoenix.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is keen to just control but Phoenix is a slippery customer.

Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hogan seems to be working for a kimura but Phoenix defends the submission attempt.
Hogan wants to take a breather but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Phoenix looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hogan manages to pass to side control.
Hogan is thwarting Phoenix's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Phoenix has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hogan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hogan!
Hogan working away.

Hogan tries for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix is pushing Hogan's head away, looking to escape. Hogan manages to hold on to the position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hogan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Hulk Hogan!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Hulk Hogan!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Hulk Hogan!

Hulk Hogan wins by unanimous decision!