PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundgren has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hurley
vs
Lundgren

192 cm
25
277 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dolph Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lundgren takes a swing at Hurley's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Lundgren. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lundgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurley is defended easily by Lundgren.

Lundgren clinches.
Hurley jumps guard but Lundgren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Lundgren manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hurley postures up in Lundgren's guard and throws a big left but Lundgren blocks it.
Hurley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Hurley from controlling successfully.
Hurley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.

Bull Hurley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Hurley.
Hurley closes the distance and clinches up with Lundgren, looking for a takedown. Hurley pushes Lundgren against the cage but Lundgren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lundgren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hurley rather than just go for the knockout.
Lundgren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Hurley misses its intended target.
Lundgren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lundgren counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hurley shoots in for a double leg but Lundgren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hurley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lundgren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundgren manages to avoid it.
Lundgren throws a push kick but Hurley slaps the foot to one side.
Lundgren throws a good cross that connects.
Hurley shoots for a takedown but Lundgren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lundgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurley is just out of range.

Lundgren has closed the distance and engaged Hurley in a clinch.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Lundgren manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hurley works over Lundgren with some ground and pound from guard.
Hurley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving.
Hurley is looking to work some ground and pound but Lundgren has wrist control.
Hurley wants to stand and escape but instead Lundgren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Hurley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hurley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving.
Lundgren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Hurley from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Bull Hurley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundgren. Hurley does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Lundgren dominated that round.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hurley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lundgren sprawls well. Lundgren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurley gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundgren. Hurley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren scores with a body shot.

Hurley has Lundgren up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Lundgren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren lands a body shot.
Lundgren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lundgren throws a right hand that Hurley ducks under and follows up with a left that Hurley also avoids with ease.
Lundgren misses with a wild body shot.
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bull Hurley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lundgren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Hurley does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren lands a head shot.
Hurley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren lands a nice hook to Hurley's body. Hurley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Lundgren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lundgren manages to break the clinch.

Hurley clinches up against the cage.

Lundgren breaks the clinch.
Lundgren circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lundgren gets a double leg takedown into Hurley's guard.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
Lundgren postures up in Hurley's guard and throws a big left but Hurley blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hurley working for a triangle but Lundgren defends it easily.
Lundgren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hurley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hurley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundgren trying to control but Hurley is working from the bottom.
Lundgren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurley is retaining full guard.
Hurley working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lundgren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurley.
Lundgren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hurley backs up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hurley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren throws a one two combo.
Lundgren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurley checks a low kick from Lundgren.
Lundgren misses the shot to the body.
Hurley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren jabs Hurley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lundgren lands with a hook. Hurley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Hurley closes the distance and pushes Lundgren back into the cage.
Hurley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lundgren to keep the fight standing.

Lundgren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lundgren thows a body shot but no joy.

Hurley drives through with a takedown into Lundgren's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hurley wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurley throws a strike but Lundgren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lundgren throwing strikes from guard but Hurley blocks nicely.
Lundgren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Lundgren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hurley fails with the takedown.
Lundgren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurley.
Hurley misses with a takedown attempt
and Lundgren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hurley throws a shot from downtown. Lundgren moves away and avoids it.
Hurley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lundgren tries to avoid it but Hurley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lundgren to the ground. Lundgren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurley circles away quickly and effectively.
Lundgren scores with a jab to the body.
Hurley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lundgren. That's going to slow Hurley down.
Hurley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren cracks Hurley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hurley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lundgren lands a nice looking body shot.
Lundgren thuds a left hand into Hurley's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurley at a distance.
Dolph Lundgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lundgren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hurley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hurley wants it to stay on the feet.
Lundgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lundgren stuns Hurley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lundgren lands a two punch combo.
Lundgren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lundgren duly obliges.
Hurley tries to close the distance and clinch but Lundgren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dolph Lundgren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lundgren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lundgren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hurley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lundgren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurley keeps working.
An elbow from Lundgren crashes against the mat.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lundgren moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hurley tries to escape but Lundgren is in control.
Lundgren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lundgren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hurley to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Lundgren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hurley gets back to half guard.
Hurley has hold of Lundgren's hands but Lundgren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lundgren with the ground and pound but Hurley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolph Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Hurley is keeping the position.
Hurley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurley wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundgren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hurley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundgren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hurley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lundgren gets to his feet - Hurley follows without any prompting.
Lundgren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dolph Lundgren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hurley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurley is looking to advance position but Lundgren won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Lundgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lundgren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Lundgren!
Dolph Lundgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.