PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron McSlugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McSlugg's choice of entrance music: mcslugg custom anthem..... Aaron McSlugg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hogan
vs
McSlugg

200 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

225 cm
24
314 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron McSlugg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McSlugg clinches.
Hogan is pressed up against the cage. McSlugg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hogan down to the mat. Hogan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - McSlugg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
McSlugg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogan.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSlugg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSlugg wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McSlugg rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan wants a takedown.
Hogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but McSlugg prevents it.

Hogan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McSlugg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McSlugg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogan tries to advance to mount but McSlugg denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McSlugg defending against the ground and pound.
Hogan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McSlugg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hogan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSlugg taking a bit of punishment here - Hogan scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Hogan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Hogan crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Hogan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hogan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hogan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSlugg, who protects the arm well.
Hogan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Hogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McSlugg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hogan but great work by McSlugg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan regains half guard.
Hogan manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McSlugg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan wants to sweep here but McSlugg controlling him for the moment.

McSlugg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogan has escaped and now he's on top!
Hogan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McSlugg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A right-left combo lands from McSlugg.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSlugg as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McSlugg tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McSlugg to the ground. McSlugg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

McSlugg clinches with his opponent.

McSlugg lands a takedown into guard.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSlugg.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan has momentary wrist control but McSlugg slips an elbow through the middle.
McSlugg with a flurry of punches that miss.
McSlugg thows a big elbow that misses.
McSlugg thows a big elbow that misses.
McSlugg thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSlugg drops back looking for a leg! Hogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hogan manages to kick McSlugg off! McSlugg jumps back into Hogan's guard.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSlugg.
McSlugg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McSlugg stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Hogan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSlugg is controlling him.
Hogan wants to sweep here but McSlugg controlling him for the moment.

Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McSlugg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but McSlugg is proving a slippery customer.

Hogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSlugg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSlugg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McSlugg stands and throws Hogan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hogan is trying to control McSlugg's posture but McSlugg avoids it.
McSlugg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McSlugg in side control, throwing shots but Hogan defends.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.

McSlugg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hogan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.
McSlugg working the ground and pound but Hogan is defending the strikes.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom here.
McSlugg tries to score with some ground and pound. Hogan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McSlugg working away.
Hogan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McSlugg.

McSlugg swings around for an armbar but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McSlugg's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McSlugg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McSlugg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

McSlugg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hogan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

McSlugg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McSlugg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McSlugg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSlugg avoids it really well and circles away.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. McSlugg tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSlugg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan dives in and grabs McSlugg's left leg, looking for a takedown. McSlugg pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McSlugg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hogan, pushing him back against the cage.
Hogan prevents a takedown attempt there.
McSlugg is pressed up against the cage. Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McSlugg down to the mat. McSlugg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but McSlugg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSlugg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McSlugg has Hogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McSlugg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogan prevents the takedown attempt.
McSlugg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogan prevents it.
McSlugg has Hogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McSlugg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSlugg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

McSlugg moves into the clinch.
Hogan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McSlugg's efforts to push away.
McSlugg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogan pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogan.
McSlugg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
McSlugg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hogan's head backwards.
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!
McSlugg fails with a takedown attempt.
McSlugg fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlugg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

McSlugg rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McSlugg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hogan looking for a takedown.
Hogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McSlugg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McSlugg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogan pulls his leg out and moves away.

McSlugg moves into the clinch successfully.
McSlugg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hogan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McSlugg has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hogan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSlugg is keeping the position for now.

Hogan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McSlugg dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McSlugg works over Hogan with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McSlugg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McSlugg 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McSlugg!