PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fred Andersson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Andersson
vs
Hogan

192 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
24
272 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Einherjer RAW Nutrition

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hogan's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Andersson is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
Andersson tries to escape the position.

Hogan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Andersson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Andersson breaks Hogan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson pushes down on Hogan's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Andersson is looking for a kimura here.

Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hogan looks gassed!
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Andersson is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.

Hogan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hogan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.

Hogan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Andersson.
Hogan wants to control but Andersson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hogan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andersson.
Hogan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hogan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hogan trying to control here.
Andersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andersson leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fred Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Andersson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hogan trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.

Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersson has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Hogan works his way into side control.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Andersson actively working from the bottom here.

Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Andersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hogan tries for a takedown but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hogan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersson is defending well.

Hogan tries for a kimura but Andersson is defending well.
Hogan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andersson 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.
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andersson is not content to let Hogan control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Andersson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hogan did well to prevent Andersson getting side control.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.

Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hogan defends it well.

Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson drops an elbow to the side of Hogan's head.

Andersson is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hogan trying to control but Andersson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.

Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

Hogan has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.

Hogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.

Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson 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 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hogan is tightening it up a little... Andersson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Andersson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Andersson taps out! nice BJJ there by Hogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hulk Hogan!