PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hlynur Skallagrimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimson has chosen Við spilum endalaust by Sigur Rós as his entrance music. Hlynur Skallagrimson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hulk Hogan's chin.

Hogan
vs
Skallagrimson

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hlynur Skallagrimson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skallagrimson gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Skallagrimson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hogan works over Skallagrimson with some ground and pound from guard.
Skallagrimson controlling the position.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan is working Skallagrimson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skallagrimson is pulling down on Hogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogan, at least for the moment.
Skallagrimson looking to control.
Skallagrimson trying to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hlynur Skallagrimson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hogan tries to clinch there but Skallagrimson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimson fails to land the takedown.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan is looking to clinch but Skallagrimson is avoiding it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogan.
Skallagrimson is trying to control Hogan's posture but Hogan avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimson regains half guard.

Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skallagrimson manages to get to full guard.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Skallagrimson blocks nicely.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Skallagrimson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skallagrimson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Skallagrimson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan trying to control but Skallagrimson is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimson has his hands on Hogan's head, controlling the position.
Skallagrimson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard.
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimson wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.

Skallagrimson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hogan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skallagrimson has Hogan in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skallagrimson holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skallagrimson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogan pushes down on Skallagrimson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skallagrimson tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skallagrimson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skallagrimson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Skallagrimson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hulk Hogan will probably get the nod.
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.

Skallagrimson shoots for a takedown but Hogan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into Skallagrimson's guard.
Skallagrimson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Skallagrimson blocks nicely.
Skallagrimson pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
Skallagrimson looking to control.

Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skallagrimson is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skallagrimson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hogan dives on top into guard.
Skallagrimson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Skallagrimson keeping full guard, as Hogan tries to pass.
Hogan trying to control but Skallagrimson is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hogan. No joy for Skallagrimson on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimson has his takedown stuffed

and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Skallagrimson didn't expect that.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hlynur Skallagrimson.
Skallagrimson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Skallagrimson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skallagrimson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hogan is on top in guard.
Hogan being controlled here momentarily.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Skallagrimson trying to control the position here.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Skallagrimson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Skallagrimson has wrist control.
Skallagrimson trying to control the position.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skallagrimson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Skallagrimson goes for an armbar but Hogan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hogan.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skallagrimson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skallagrimson pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hlynur Skallagrimson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Skallagrimson shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Skallagrimson can't do much from the bottom here.
Skallagrimson keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hogan is staying active.

Hogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skallagrimson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skallagrimson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hogan in side control, throwing shots but Skallagrimson defends.

Hogan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skallagrimson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hogan.
Skallagrimson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimson is looking to regain half guard here but Hogan keeps moving and retains side control.
Skallagrimson struggling a bit here.
Skallagrimson sneaks back into half guard.

Hogan seems to be working for a kimura but Skallagrimson defends the submission attempt.
Skallagrimson wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skallagrimson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimson keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hogan passes Skallagrimson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skallagrimson is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skallagrimson avoid being mounted?
Skallagrimson moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimson looking for a sweep. Not yet Skallagrimson, not yet.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Skallagrimson has wrist control.
Skallagrimson trying to control the position.
Skallagrimson pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
Hogan slips nicely into half guard.
Skallagrimson tries to roll over but Hogan keeps him under control.

Hogan is looking for a kimura here.
Skallagrimson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimson manages to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Skallagrimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hogan trying to control but Skallagrimson is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skallagrimson has his hands on Hogan's head, controlling the position.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skallagrimson trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hlynur Skallagrimson.
I think Skallagrimson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hlynur Skallagrimson!
Hlynur Skallagrimson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** for their support in the buildup to the fight.