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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Real American. Deshawn Wallace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hulk Hogan's chin.
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272 lbs
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292 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deshawn Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Hogan avoiding damage.
Hogan misses with some punches.
Hogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Hogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Hogan.
Hogan tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wallace - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hogan misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wallace.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Hogan.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Hogan.
Hogan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hogan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Hogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Hogan.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Hogan misses with the head strike.
A short left from Hogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Wallace turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hogan is trying to improve his position.
Wallace trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Wallace in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hogan is avoiding damage well.
Hogan tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wallace in side control, throwing shots but Hogan defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hogan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wallace.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hogan sprawls well. Hogan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogan is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan clinches.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Hogan.
Hogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogan tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
Hogan lands a shoulder strike.
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Hogan tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Hogan is leaning against Wallace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hogan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Hogan.
Hogan works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hogan on the inside.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Hogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogan misses with a body punch.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Wallace is trying to stall.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogan tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Hogan misses with the head strike.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hulk Hogan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace tries to circle away but Hogan has him pinned against the cage.
Hogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hogan is defending well.
A body shot lands from Hogan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Hogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hogan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Hogan lands with a left to the head.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogan wants the takedown. Wallace is fighting it off but Hogan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wallace's guard against the cage.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan advances to half guard.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hogan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hogan has control of Wallace's left arm, preventing Wallace from doing any damage.
Wallaceis looking to pass into half guard but Hogan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hogan is in guard.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hogan trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Hogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Wallace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Hogan dodges it nicely.
Hogan trying to control but Wallace postures up.
Hogan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Hogan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Wallace.
Hogan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wallace trying to mount his opponent but Hogan defends it.
Hogan is not content to let Wallace control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hulk Hogan.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Hogan takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan stuffs the takedown.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hogan sprawls well. Hogan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hulk Hogan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hogan avoids it really well and circles away.
Deshawn Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan scores with a nice strike.
Hogan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Hogan has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hogan tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hogan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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