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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes into the arena with Real American blaring out of the sound system. Hulk Hogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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292 lbs
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247 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan moves away from the strike by Hall.
A shot to the body from Hall misses
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Hogan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
Jimmy Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses the body punch
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
Hall is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Hogan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan looking to score a takedown here. Hall is defending well but Hogan drives through and ends up in Hall's guard.
Hogan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan gets to his feet - Hall follows without any prompting.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
Hogan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hogan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hall misses with a hook
and Hogan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hall!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hogan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a jab to the body
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.
Hogan stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hogan feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Hogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hogan stands up from Hall's guard - Hogan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan gets to his feet - Hall follows without any prompting.
Hogan dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Jimmy Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hogan stands and steps away. Hall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hall throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogan.
Hogan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogan showed some decent athleticism there.
Hall wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hogan slows the pace down in half guard.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Hogan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hogan stands up and beckons Hall to join him on the feet.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
Hogan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hall leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Hogan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hall's guard now.
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Hogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hogan decides to stand up.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Hogan shoots in.
Hogan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hogan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hall misses with a hook
and Hogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hall's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working an open guard so Hogan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall is working an open guard so Hogan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hogan decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Hogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hogan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
Hall misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hogan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hogan controls the pace.
Jimmy Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hulk Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
In his post fight interview, Hulk Hogan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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