PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin has chosen real american as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McRoberts
vs
Hogin

190 cm
36
265 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

170 cm
40
276 lbs
67 - 39 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

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 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 67 - 39 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts throws a series of punches but Hogin moves out of range.
McRoberts slips under a jab from Hogin.
McRoberts ducks under a wild hook from Hogin.
McRoberts misses with a double jab
and Hogin counters with a straight right hand.
McRoberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hogin counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Josh McRoberts has been cut.
Hogin throws a poor cross that misses
and McRoberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
McRoberts connects with a nice looking jab.
McRoberts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hogin on the side of the head.
McRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
McRoberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McRoberts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McRoberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McRoberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
McRoberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hogin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McRoberts somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh McRoberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRoberts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McRoberts duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
McRoberts defending well as Hogin loads up on a big left hand.
Hogin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRoberts throws the kick towards the body but Hogin avoids it.
Hogin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogin missing with a left hand there. McRoberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McRoberts moves out of range as Hogin strikes.
McRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
McRoberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin throws a head kick but McRoberts moves out of range.
Hogin throws a lazy uppercut
and McRoberts counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hulk Hogin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hogin coming out on top.
McRoberts misses the shot to the body.
Hogin throws a right hand that McRoberts ducks under and follows up with a left that McRoberts also avoids with ease.
Hogin throws a looping overhand right but McRoberts ducks down to avoid it.
McRoberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogin looks to land a right hand but McRoberts moved out of range.
McRoberts defending well as Hogin loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogin missing with a left hand there. McRoberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogin throws a series of punches but McRoberts moves out of range.
McRoberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRoberts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRoberts looks to land a combination but Hogin avoids it well.
McRoberts shoots in and drives through. Hogin sprawls well.
Josh McRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts throws a right hand that Hogin ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogin also avoids with ease.
McRoberts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick and McRoberts moves out of range easily.
McRoberts throws a body punch but Hogin moves out of range.
McRoberts misses with a few strikes there.
Hogin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRoberts's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from McRoberts.
Hogin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
McRoberts throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Hogin throws a head kick but McRoberts moves out of range.
Hogin throws a hook but McRoberts avoids it easily.
McRoberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogin.
McRoberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRoberts misses with a wild combination.
McRoberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogin tries to sprawl out of it but McRoberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRoberts shoots for a takedown but Hogin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hogin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McRoberts tries to bum rush Hogin with a series of wild strikes but Hogin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McRoberts.
Hogin misses with a body shot.
A jab from Hogin does it's job there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogin loads up on a big right hand but McRoberts slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogin misses the target.
Hogin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogin clobbers McRoberts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh McRoberts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hogin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McRoberts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Josh McRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRoberts throws a combination. Hogin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hogin with a nice cross.
Hogin thows a body shot but no joy.
Hogin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRoberts moves away.
Hogin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
McRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Hogin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogin misses with a wild combination.
A combination from McRoberts does no damage.
Hogin throws a series of punches but McRoberts moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRoberts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McRoberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McRoberts.
Hogin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McRoberts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McRoberts tries to bum rush Hogin with a series of wild strikes but Hogin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogin tries to clinch but McRoberts is having none of it.
McRoberts lands a nice shot to the body.
McRoberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRoberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogin throws a head kick but McRoberts moves out of range.
Hogin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McRoberts.
Hogin leaves McRoberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts slips a jab from Hogin.
McRoberts misses with a double jab.
Hulk Hogin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McRoberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRoberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
McRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
McRoberts lands a head shot.
Good exchange - McRoberts coming out on top.
McRoberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Hogin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hogin lands with a right to the head.
McRoberts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McRoberts is trying to break free.
Hogin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

McRoberts wants the takedown. Hogin is fighting it off but McRoberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hogin's guard against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McRoberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

McRoberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McRoberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogin tries to strike from the bottom.
McRoberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McRoberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McRoberts trying to control but Hogin is working from the bottom.
McRoberts 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.
McRoberts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogin's guard.
Hogin is refusing to be controlled, as McRoberts sits in half guard.
McRoberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogin defending well though.
Hogin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts blocks the strikes from Hogin.

McRoberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogin sees it coming and defends easily.
McRoberts prevents Hogin from improving his position.
McRoberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hogin gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McRoberts wants to control from the top but Hogin keeps moving.

Hogin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogin keeping moving, preventing McRoberts from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRoberts looking to pass the guard.
Hogin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McRoberts manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh McRoberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh McRoberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McRoberts cracks Hogin with an open hand slap.
McRoberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McRoberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRoberts defending well as Hogin loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from McRoberts does no damage.
Hogin connects with a body shot that sends McRoberts's belly button to the back.
Hogin throws a big shot that misses.
Hogin misses with a head kick.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McRoberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogin misses with a hook. McRoberts ducked under it nicely.
McRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts thows a body shot but no joy.
McRoberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogin.
McRoberts fails with the takedown.

Hogin gets caught napping as McRoberts dives in and scores a takedown. Hogin manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hogin kicks McRoberts off and gets to his feet.
McRoberts blocks a jab.
Hogin misses with a wild body shot.
McRoberts throws a right and a left that Hogin avoids nicely.
Hogin slips a jab and a cross from McRoberts.
McRoberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Hogin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

McRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McRoberts scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Hogin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogin.
Hogin misses with a head kick.
Hogin misses with a wild body shot.
Hogin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McRoberts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRoberts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McRoberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hogin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh McRoberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogin fails to land with a series of punches.
McRoberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hogin circles away.
Hogin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRoberts.
Hogin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McRoberts to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogin lands a nice hook to McRoberts's body. McRoberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McRoberts moves away from the strike by Hogin.
Hogin with a nice cross.
Hogin throws a head kick but McRoberts moves out of range.
A big right from Hogin misses.
McRoberts works over Hogin's head and body with a nice combination.
McRoberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hogin tests McRoberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McRoberts misses with a wild combination.
McRoberts blocks a head kick by Hogin.
McRoberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hogin.

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!
McRoberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogin.
Hogin misses the body punch
and McRoberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McRoberts throws a series of strikes that have Hogin backpedaling.
Hogin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McRoberts slips under a jab from Hogin.
It looks like McRoberts has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McRoberts ducks under a wild hook from Hogin.
Hogin throws a lazy head kick
and McRoberts counters with a two punch combo.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRoberts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McRoberts.
Hogin tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh McRoberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McRoberts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh McRoberts!
After winning the bout, Josh McRoberts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.