PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hlynur Skallagrimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Við spilum endalaust by Sigur Rós. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hulk Hogan enters the ring!

Skallagrimson
vs
Hogan

225 cm
27
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hlynur Skallagrimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogan feints and as Skallagrimson raises his hands in defense, Hogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skallagrimson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skallagrimson has control of Hogan's left arm, preventing Hogan from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skallagrimson controlling the 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.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Skallagrimson.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimson keeping full guard, as Hogan tries to pass.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Skallagrimson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hogan can't escape the position.

Skallagrimson looking to secure an arm triangle but Hogan defends it well.

Skallagrimson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Skallagrimson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hogan is on top in guard.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Skallagrimson keeps moving.
Skallagrimson is trying to keep Hogan in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Skallagrimson has wrist control.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Skallagrimson drops back looking for a leg! Hogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hogan manages to kick Skallagrimson off! Skallagrimson jumps back into Hogan's guard.

Skallagrimson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hogan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hogan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hogan!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimson is trying to control Hogan's posture but Hogan avoids it.

Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skallagrimson, who protects the arm well.
Hogan working away.
Skallagrimson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hogan off and has taken his back!
Hogan is in bad spot here.

Skallagrimson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Skallagrimson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hogan is defending well though. Skallagrimson let's go of the attempt for now.
Skallagrimson not allowing Hogan to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Skallagrimson is working for a rear naked choke. Hogan is not defending it well and Skallagrimson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hogan refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hogan's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hlynur Skallagrimson!
Hlynur Skallagrimson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee**, into his post fight interview.